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adverb

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Recent Examples of so-so
Adjective
His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023 Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Adverb
Michigan had too much tradition and support to stray too far from prominence, but another so-so coaching hire at that point? Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 July 2025 The 6-foot-4, 232-pound Howard displayed impressive physical tools but his production was only so-so (37 tackles, 2 for loss), before an injury ended his season during the ninth game. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for so-so
Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
  • Either could be combined with a trade-in if Google is running a decent deal.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 July 2025
Adverb
  • But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 14 June 2025
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
Adjective
  • To that end, consider not who is best, but rather how an uptick from an individual component could make the overall product something, well, less mediocre.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
  • Previous big-screen adaptations of the Fantastic Four weren't critical successes; the '05 and '07 movies are mediocre cheese at best and the Josh Trank movie from 2015 is downright reviled.
    James Grebey, Time, 25 July 2025
Adverb
  • But despite the late nights, Emily said her children function just fine during the day.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
  • Apparently this seems to works fine for the Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration, which is the real reason this matters of course.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
  • The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Baltimore has a high passing matchup points total versus a middling rush matchup points mark, so there is a matchup lean to throw the ball this season.
    KC Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
  • California’s flat population over five years ranked No. 47 and its five-year job growth at 3.8% was a middling No. 25.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • And even better, Dunkin’ Rewards members can enjoy all medium Refreshers for $3 through Aug. 19, though additional charges, terms, and exclusions may apply, and participating locations may vary.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 July 2025
  • Who fits this plan: Homes with light to medium usage and up to five devices Who does not fit this plan: Because of speed limitations, people who game or stream on multiple devices may find this plan doesn't suit their needs.
    David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • Netflix's The Sandman has love stories that are tangled, tragic and anything but ordinary — a stark contrast to the cast's real-life romances.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 31 July 2025
  • Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 31 July 2025

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“So-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so-so. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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