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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filling (up)
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Bündchen showed off her supermodel prowess in a new Marc O'Polo collection, infusing casual staples with a bit of sultry flair.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, consider saturating your nails in a lush, deep red as rich as red velvet cake.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to add milk mixture slowly and gradually to avoid over-saturating the cake.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Then Earth will cast a shadow on the moon, imbuing it with a red hue.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps there’s some unseen optimism guiding Sarah, imbuing the film with a secretly uplifting quality, despite the gloomy subject matter.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Filling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filling%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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