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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Absent from our 2026 music festival bingo card was a revival (of sorts) of the defunct El Dorado County fave Hangtown Music Festival, Lazarus’ing this year as the Hangtime Music Festival. Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 But now that a TV timeout of sorts has been called, and one of uncertain duration, the pressure is off. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 That makes the company vulnerable to state action, as its platforms drive tough conversations, taking on the role of online public squares of sorts that amplify anti-government voices. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 30 July 2026 In a first-of-its-kind study, the lab designed a hearing test of sorts for sharks. Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 30 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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