somewhat of
phrase
: 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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After a sloppy midfield giveaway — somewhat of a theme for Portugal in this tournament — Spain was able to find space running into the box for a shot on goal from Mikel Oyarzabal.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2026
Early on in his tenure, Vaccarello was somewhat of an underdog.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
6 July 2026
The Miami Heat’s summer program stands as somewhat of an open tryout for a roster depleted in the backcourt by the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Living in New York City has turned me into somewhat of a shoe snob.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2026
Early on in his tenure, Vaccarello was somewhat of an underdog.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
6 July 2026
The Miami Heat’s summer program stands as somewhat of an open tryout for a roster depleted in the backcourt by the blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Living in New York City has turned me into somewhat of a shoe snob.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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