of sorts

phrase

variants or of a sort
Synonyms of of sortsnext
: in some respects but not entirely or truly
a vacation of sorts

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Pathfinder was actually a technology testbed of sorts, with NASA using the mission to test many techniques the agency would later use in future Mars missions. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026 One space with particular significance is the former foyer, which has since been transformed into a creative art sanctuary of sorts. — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026 Saturday will mark the final tune-up game of sorts for Miami before the schedule truly picks up the rest of the way. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 The past five years were a culling season of sorts for the Prada Group. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of sorts

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“Of sorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20sorts. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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