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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Asked whether his first dates — sorry, podcast editions — should ideally end with a kiss of sorts gets Glassman to his stand-up act, where talk of dating etiquette and rules fill his comedic quiver. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 But Atkins is shooting 26 percent on 3s and often looks out of sorts in coach Lynne Roberts’ offense. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026 In recent years the neighborhood has become a streetwear district of sorts with the openings of Supreme, Stussy and Salomon, among others. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 This year witnesses a resurgence of sorts, as a fleet of both new and historic Js descends on the Mediterranean. Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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