fillings

plural of filling
as in fills
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the filling for the parka is goose down

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Recent Examples of fillings These sweet treats, stuffed with homegrown fruit fillings, typically sell out by the afternoon. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 Prue doesn’t love his madeleines, and Paul says that the fillings in his buns overwhelm his dipping sauce, which sounds a little less than perfect. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 Both are tender and delicious with smooth, savory fillings that include fine cheeses and spices. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 Whitening strips also do not work on crowns, fillings, veneers, implants, and other similar products. Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Sep. 2025 Look for their popular asada fries, tacos and burritos, with vegetarian and pastor fillings also available. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025 His positively pretty take on the ubiquitous street snack pani puri, a crispy shell with assorted fillings and a spiced water, for example, involves a delicate buckwheat tart cradling zippy passionfruit and apple that’s adorned with tiny edible flowers. Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 At the end of the episode, Mayhew and Parker clash at Cronin’s party over Mayhew’s loyalty to a dentist friend who Parker claims gave her son seven fillings instead of fixing his braces. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025 This could potentially reduce the need for fillings or crowns in early-stage damage. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillings
Noun
  • That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Among our picks are soft feather pillows with breathable fabrics and adjustable fills.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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

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“Fillings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillings. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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