PADDINGS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

paddings

noun

plural of padding

as in fillings

soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the padding is leaking out of that pillow

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as in embroideries

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts that feature writer is sometimes guilty of padding, since his stories often contain colorful details that can't be verified

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Recent Examples of paddings Other common features include patch pockets into which items can easily be stashed away and retrieved, and softer constructions that typically do away with paddings, linings and sometimes leave the jacket completely unstructured. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Based in Sacramento, Sugar Coated is a scratch bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes, macarons, and individual desserts, known for creative fillings, premium ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Fill it with everything from burger toppings and taco fillings to fruits and garnishes.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of fillings

Noun

Staffers for major political figures have puzzled over the content, and are growing concerned about the rise of a new wave of videos with errors, exaggerations, misleading comments, and a tone that can be downright weird.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.

— Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerations

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The store pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash over a garment that critics said evoked painful memories of racist minstrel caricatures.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
There’s no outrageous violence or unpleasant caricatures, and the 157-minute runtime feels breezy.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of caricatures

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Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026

Definition of colorings

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Among the considerable track enhancements, existing structure renovations, and forthcoming amenities, one of CrossHarbor’s reimaginings is the Singer Drivers Club.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Exton was also convicted of two counts of felonious assault, with sentencing enhancements linked to all three charges, the prosecutor’s office said.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of enhancements

Noun

Fabrics include Mikado, organza, lace, tulle and charmeuse, while embellishments run the gamut from beading and feathers to fringe, sequins and metals.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
For that event, Hailey wore a black column dress with jeweled and beaded embellishments on the sweetheart bodice.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

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