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
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.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Activity and Craft-Based Countdown Calendar For a hands-on approach, skip edible fillers and turn your calendar into a countdown for a craft or activity.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 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
Fans can sign up to be seat fillers Good news, TV fanatics!
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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, 10 Sep. 2025
This was a band that, despite 16 years apart, looked and sounded capable of taking over the stadium-rock throne that’s soon to be vacated by perennial seat fillers like the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and U2.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Use them as borders, ground cover, or fillers in your shade garden while waiting for other seasonal plants to erupt.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Activity and Craft-Based Countdown Calendar For a hands-on approach, skip edible fillers and turn your calendar into a countdown for a craft or activity.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 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
Fans can sign up to be seat fillers Good news, TV fanatics!
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
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, 10 Sep. 2025
This was a band that, despite 16 years apart, looked and sounded capable of taking over the stadium-rock throne that’s soon to be vacated by perennial seat fillers like the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and U2.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Use them as borders, ground cover, or fillers in your shade garden while waiting for other seasonal plants to erupt.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
Noun
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These sweet treats, stuffed with homegrown fruit fillings, typically sell out by the afternoon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Prue doesn’t love his madeleines, and Paul says that the fillings in his buns overwhelm his dipping sauce, which sounds a little less than perfect.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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