as in fillings
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something
the vase was packed in Styrofoam filler to protect it during shipping
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Recent Examples of fillers
Freeman says most of the onion powders available at the grocery store are mixed with fillers and anti-caking agents.
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Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
The shorter the ingredient list, the less room there is for unnecessary additives like stabilizers, sweeteners, or fillers that diminish the natural nutrition of the peanuts themselves.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The textiles are then cleaned, sorted, and recycled into raw materials for products (such as insulation, mattress fillers, and pet bedding).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft wave laser for skin tightening and chin collagen threads have also been a part of her routine, while she's left fillers in the past.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of products with color dyes and other fillers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Orveda’s new Youth Glove Protocol Hand Care Trio was inspired by aesthetic hand rejuvenation procedures, such as fillers.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The comedian, actor, entrepreneur, fitness lover and dog dad noticed that a lot of dog foods on the market are made with not-so-good chemicals, were overly processed and filled with fillers.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2025
Now, as non-invasive treatments like Botox, fillers, laser facials, and manicures are all normalized in the mainstream, the baseline of acceptable appearances has become way more expensive — excluding people at a time of growing economic inequality as well.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
The shorter the ingredient list, the less room there is for unnecessary additives like stabilizers, sweeteners, or fillers that diminish the natural nutrition of the peanuts themselves.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The textiles are then cleaned, sorted, and recycled into raw materials for products (such as insulation, mattress fillers, and pet bedding).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft wave laser for skin tightening and chin collagen threads have also been a part of her routine, while she's left fillers in the past.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of products with color dyes and other fillers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Orveda’s new Youth Glove Protocol Hand Care Trio was inspired by aesthetic hand rejuvenation procedures, such as fillers.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
The comedian, actor, entrepreneur, fitness lover and dog dad noticed that a lot of dog foods on the market are made with not-so-good chemicals, were overly processed and filled with fillers.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2025
Now, as non-invasive treatments like Botox, fillers, laser facials, and manicures are all normalized in the mainstream, the baseline of acceptable appearances has become way more expensive — excluding people at a time of growing economic inequality as well.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
Noun
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The men, wearing dark civilian clothes and balaclavas, seemed convinced that these unfamiliar fillings posed a threat to their operational security.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Among the fillings are teriyaki chicken, tempura shrimp and shitake mushrooms.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Insulation still matters at this price point—some coats use down while others rely on high-performing synthetic fills that are often easier (and cheaper) to maintain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Assuming the stock price isn’t moving around sharply, this extra step and a little patience will be rewarded with better fills.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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