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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Iran’s hardline regime achieves a victory of sorts simply by enduring and surviving. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Advocates have criticized the rule as a way to impose a wealth test of sorts to immigration. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 The Grammy-winner told Elle Magazine she's been undergoing a revolution of sorts, both personally and artistically. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The event is also serving as a launchpad of sorts for MS NOW’s upcoming membership program, which will include live streaming of the linear channel alongside interactive and community features. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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