fillers

plural of filler
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 Over the years, Tallulah has continued to be candid about her self-image, including her decision to have her fillers dissolved. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Common additives and fillers in saffron capsule supplements include rice powder, silica, stearic acid and acacia gum. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 United Russia, the country’s nominal ruling party, was never built to designate an heir; rather, it was meant to ensure that elections produced reliably pro-regime seat-fillers in institutions such as parliament. Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 The condition can be treated with fillers or fat transfer procedures, though experts warn that the temples are a high-risk area for cosmetic injections because of the nearby blood vessels. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Well, the growing season in the South is a long one, and even the best thrillers get tired, the spillers get leggy, and the fillers sometimes disappear. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Armed with various putties, fillers, waxes, and bundles of human hair, their goal was to produce a visage worthy of an open casket. John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Adding spiller plants alongside the dramatic central thrillers and voluminous fillers creates a soft, cascading movement along the edges of your containers. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 While Stewart used a variety of succulents, other common fillers are coleus, heuchera, lantana, dusty miller, and philodendrons. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
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Noun
  • Their signature sand dollar hand pies were a highlight, with both sweet and savory fillings available.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Grassy, floral leaf with vanilla-like notes in cookies, wafers and creamy fillings.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Traders are best served by treating virtual fills as optimistic and expecting live executions to be less forgiving.
    Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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