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 Then there are other injectables such as filler, which Wollman does twice a year in her lips. Lindy Segal, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025 Every single woman surveyed said they had been served videos promoting plastic surgery in their feeds: before-and-after reels selling lip fillers, teeth-whitening treatments, butt enhancers. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025 Using too many filler words is a sure sign a speaker failed to practice. Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The popularity of treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, Ozempic and the massive anti-aging industry have exploded as this over-40 market has been cultivated. Rebecca Lester, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filler
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Noun
  • Classic Deviled Eggs The filling for this no-frills deviled egg recipe is made with just the basics: mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet pickle relish.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
  • After popping the balloon, their little ones joined in on the excitement and cut into a cake that had pink filling.
    Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This pet sofa is made with premium fabric and soft sponge fill, mirroring the quality of your own living room couch.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Roger and Kenney have had their fill of each other.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Keep scrolling to see what else should be on your camping packing list.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Voigt now has a pre-flight routine that includes wearing protective layers and packing essentials to guard against worst-case scenarios.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At the same time, the tech company has also begun working with Duke Energy on padding needed for the new electrical substations that will power the data centers.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
  • But the wind knocked it down, forcing it to hit the top of the padding on the right-field wall and holding him to a double.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025

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“Filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filler. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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