as in fillings
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 fillers
Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Made with real fruit and berry purees, the gel and gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary fillers.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
For many, this silent shift in perspective is being embraced through the use of various skin care products with powerful ingredients that deliver injectable-like results, similar to those of Botox and fillers, without any invasive needles.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Ahead, find the best wrinkle fillers to flood the skin with hydration, boost collagen production, and deliver other benefits that can allay the return of wrinkles between appointments.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
The Metropolitan 30 Years is produced in the Dominican Republic in the same Quesada family cigar factory as the original Metropolitan, but the new blend consists of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Dominican binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.
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Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
The outlet reported that Hall has never gotten Botox or fillers, a fact confirmed by Hall's stance on plastic surgery.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Made with real fruit and berry purees, the gel and gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary fillers.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
For many, this silent shift in perspective is being embraced through the use of various skin care products with powerful ingredients that deliver injectable-like results, similar to those of Botox and fillers, without any invasive needles.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Ahead, find the best wrinkle fillers to flood the skin with hydration, boost collagen production, and deliver other benefits that can allay the return of wrinkles between appointments.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
The Metropolitan 30 Years is produced in the Dominican Republic in the same Quesada family cigar factory as the original Metropolitan, but the new blend consists of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Dominican binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.
—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
The outlet reported that Hall has never gotten Botox or fillers, a fact confirmed by Hall's stance on plastic surgery.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fillers
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This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
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Their cake included alternating vanilla and chocolate layers with fillings of cannoli and chocolate pot de créme.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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