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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Georgia and Riley came to a peace treaty of sorts on the ski trip, so things are good there. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 The event doubles as a debut of sorts for John Ternus, who officially took over as CEO last week. Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 Second, the ocean itself forms a hurricane shield of sorts for the islands. Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 The group recorded an Unplugged session in November 1993 that would become a swan song of sorts for the brilliant but troubled Cobain. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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