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
According to the outlet, Lawrence does get Botox (but doesn't get fillers) and understands the implications injectables in her forehead might have on her acting and her ability to emote.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Simply put, fillers remain extremely popular.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Creative configurations, custom molding, and fillers, along with a coat of paint, will create storage solutions throughout the house.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Her interest in aesthetics led Sturm to learn other facial procedures, including how to inject Botox and fillers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
While the band’s influence was undeniable, having paved the way for ’90s stadium-fillers Nirvana and Green Day, original members Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars often were are at the center of drama.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Dissolving the fillers was both painful and time-consuming.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The 45-second exercise forces you to strip away the fillers and focus on making every word count.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Simply put, fillers remain extremely popular.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
Creative configurations, custom molding, and fillers, along with a coat of paint, will create storage solutions throughout the house.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Her interest in aesthetics led Sturm to learn other facial procedures, including how to inject Botox and fillers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
While the band’s influence was undeniable, having paved the way for ’90s stadium-fillers Nirvana and Green Day, original members Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars often were are at the center of drama.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Dissolving the fillers was both painful and time-consuming.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The 45-second exercise forces you to strip away the fillers and focus on making every word count.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
Noun
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While most pies rely on a pastry crust to cradle their fillings, Angel Pie is different.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Place each half on a wire rack and toast for 10 to 15 minutes, ensuring the bread develops a sturdy, crunchy base that can hold all the fillings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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