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
Her interest in aesthetics led Sturm to learn other facial procedures, including how to inject Botox and fillers.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
Noun
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While known for cannoli, other specialties at Tony Cannoli Sweets & Eats include cheesecakes and deftly decorated multi-layer cakes with various fillings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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While fillings cool, adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on oven rack, and heat oven to 425 degrees.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 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 27 Oct. 2025.
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