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
The old Brewmaster’s office has been converted to a lovely courtyard, and in Elephant Cellar—named after the giant brew tanks—original caps still line the wall, and 3,000-pound bottle fillers have become one-of-a-kind chandeliers.
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Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Kylie was dramatically overlining her lips and eventually admitted to getting temporary lip fillers, but that did nothing to stop her fans from clamoring to get any tips on how to make their lips look exactly like hers.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
So the hyaluronic acid fillers directly provide more volume, and then the biostimulatory fillers help boost collagen.
—Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
By this point, Jordan had also become certified to perform fillers for himself and on others.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Dumplings are also used to describe fluffy matzoh balls or other European soup fillers, like kreplach.
—The Know, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
As adults, his children—one of whom is an acclaimed songwriter—are careful with their words and sparing with the fillers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
There should be no artificial preservatives or fillers, nor should ingredients influence the effectiveness of the pill.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The brand states that the formula avoids artificial preservatives, fillers, and synthetic additives, placing more emphasis on whole-food components instead.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Kylie was dramatically overlining her lips and eventually admitted to getting temporary lip fillers, but that did nothing to stop her fans from clamoring to get any tips on how to make their lips look exactly like hers.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
So the hyaluronic acid fillers directly provide more volume, and then the biostimulatory fillers help boost collagen.
—Iyana Robertson, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
By this point, Jordan had also become certified to perform fillers for himself and on others.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Dumplings are also used to describe fluffy matzoh balls or other European soup fillers, like kreplach.
—The Know, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
As adults, his children—one of whom is an acclaimed songwriter—are careful with their words and sparing with the fillers.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
There should be no artificial preservatives or fillers, nor should ingredients influence the effectiveness of the pill.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The brand states that the formula avoids artificial preservatives, fillers, and synthetic additives, placing more emphasis on whole-food components instead.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
Noun
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The fillings in the veggie tacos at Blue Eyed Daisy vary throughout the year, but the butternut squash filling caught the attention of our reader.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some hotels also outfit their bedscapes with down-alternative pillows, which mirror the feel of a classic down feather pillow with hypoallergenic fills that are just as soft and supportive for all sleep styles—from back sleepers to stomach sleepers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Platinum requires 12 regular fills or six premium fills in the same timeframe.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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