as in decent
of average to below average quality
a so-so production of a great play
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
I think I did so-so on the test
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Recent Examples of so-so
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Within Nanjiani’s so-so performance is a cautionary tale about Taskmaster’s recent casting methods and what this show both requires from, and owes to, its competitors.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
The fresh rooms and beautiful views make this hotel worth it, but factor in the so-so beach and resort fees when making your decision.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Adjective
The right shot can truly take an item from so-so to incredible looking in no time.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Within Nanjiani’s so-so performance is a cautionary tale about Taskmaster’s recent casting methods and what this show both requires from, and owes to, its competitors.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adverb
Instead, all four proved to be only so-so reality TV chefs and the judges never had to make a single Sophie’s choice between any of them.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
The fresh rooms and beautiful views make this hotel worth it, but factor in the so-so beach and resort fees when making your decision.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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Industry officials say their rise will lead to good-paying jobs.
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Delivering good-paying jobs by ensuring these centers leverage local trades and pay prevailing wages.
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Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going.
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The author's experience, where mediocre tires led to a collision, highlights that tires are the vehicle's only road contact, directly impacting safety and performance.
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Take Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who have spent more than four decades proving that romance thrives just fine outside the chapel while raising a blended family.
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Still, Coffin is fine inviting them into the big tent with the rest of us, if only to show where the Hollywood blockbuster machine can find its next gear.
Adjective
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Kelley said the company believed the existing easement was satisfactory and wasn’t told otherwise until after investing years of work on he project.
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For writing, editing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing, performance proved entirely satisfactory.
Adverb
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And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
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Went to Monaco on loan in February and has done alright there.
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Eking out a win, even a middling one, the studio chose its cut as the one to go into theaters.
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The 29-year-old Canale only broke into the national team squad in March after a middling career.
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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