filler

as in filling
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 filler The man returned to the same provider to correct the issue, receiving more filler at additional cost. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 24 July 2025 Most people who get fillers done right are completely indistinguishable from those who haven’t had anything done. Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025 The final week of Love Island always involves a lot of filler, and this season was no different. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 July 2025 There would also be full-day sessions just focused on filler pieces to close up any gaps, which were usually just free-handed by the artist. Michelle Lee, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • Packed with 30-ounce down alternative microfiber filling, the topper adds just the right amount of softness to a firm mattress.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 July 2025
  • Treatment of toothaches depends on the cause but may include professional dental cleaning, placement of a dental filling, root canal treatment, antibiotics, or oral surgery.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • With director Matthew Vaughn teasing Eggsy's return for Kingsman 3, the actor may have already gotten his fill of spy action.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 July 2025
  • In an era increasingly focused on electrification and modularity, the improbable introduction of the second-generation RS 3 in 2022 seemed like fan service—an apparition that would likely vanish after a handful of diehards got their fill.
    Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • There’s one exception to the packing cube rule, though: jeans.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Thursday is the day for Block, Instacart, Pinterest, SMIC, Sony, and Twilio. Thoughts and prayers for all the tech CFOs out there—plus the CISOs packing for Black Hat and Def Con.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Their padding is comparable to that of Hoka’s bestselling Bondi—and all that foam is stacked high in the brand’s structured H-frame that prevents rolling.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 July 2025
  • Additionally, the new collection features socks specifically crafted for active consumers, offering arch support to enhance stability, along with a cushioned sole equipped with extra padding to absorb impact.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 July 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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