somewhat of
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: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
We have somewhat of a problem.
To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.
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The middling acoustics of Subterranean, which often blow out the vocals of other artists, were only somewhat of a match for the group’s sheer talent.
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Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Though Hogan was supposed to be a heel, fans in Toronto vehemently cheered Hollywood Hogan, causing somewhat of a double-turn within the match.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Greece is not alone in imposing fees on cruise ship passengers, a practice that has become somewhat of a new trend.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
That gives the Celtics somewhat of a gap year between contending for a championship.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
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Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Though Hogan was supposed to be a heel, fans in Toronto vehemently cheered Hollywood Hogan, causing somewhat of a double-turn within the match.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Greece is not alone in imposing fees on cruise ship passengers, a practice that has become somewhat of a new trend.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
That gives the Celtics somewhat of a gap year between contending for a championship.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for somewhat of
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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