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 At the 2018 Oscars, Bullock’s physical appearance sparked rumors of facial fillers. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026 More subdued options include matte black wine glasses, pumpkin vase fillers and black linen napkins, all of which can be used year after year and throughout autumn. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Messina Group’s artists include stadium-fillers like Kenny Chesney, George Strait and Ed Sheeran as well as Phoebe Bridgers, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band and Blake Shelton. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 They’re made from organic elderberries and don’t contain any fillers or other unnecessary additives. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026 Not to mention, many people (understandably) have mixed feelings about injecting Juvéderm or Restylane and the rest of their ilk into their faces for a bit of a volume boost, or balk at the price for half a syringe of the hyaluronic acid fillers. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 The Pets Table recipes are made in the USA without artificial flavors, colors, or fillers. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
Noun
  • The corn is ground into masa, while fillings and banana leaves are prepared separately.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Stuffed with savory fillings and wrapped in crisp nori, Japanese rice balls called onigiri are made for eating on the go.
    — Diana Yen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers compared data on two groups each with more than 500 people who were prescribed three fills of semaglutide or tirzepatide over six months.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Type of Pillow Matters Some fills are much easier to revive than others.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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