fillers

plural of filler
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 Buffing and cleaning will often disguise scuff marks, while deep scratches can be repaired with fillers. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 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 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 the centerpieces, consider using muted blue or red glass vases and filling them with white flowers surrounded by green fillers to offset the colors on the table. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 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 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 Which explains why her practice offers services that range from medical such as treating skin tags and alopecia, to surgical, to cosmetic procedure such as microneedling, PRP, fillers, and Sculptra. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 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
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Noun
  • This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Their cake included alternating vanilla and chocolate layers with fillings of cannoli and chocolate pot de créme.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
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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.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
  • Peart’s unusual – but iconic – drum fills and tempo changes are perhaps the most complicated in the rock ‘n’ roll canon.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026

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“Fillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillers. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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