so much so (that)

phrase

: to the extent that
The twins look alike—so much so that even their parents sometimes confuse them.

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Over time, her skills improved so much so that now people pay her for her services. Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Demand for Nvidia’s CPUs has exploded with the rise of agentic artificial intelligence, so much so that some industry watchers are warning the chips could soon face a supply crisis. Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2026 How to style sweatpants to be on trend Sporty loungewear has become a favorite among fashion insiders both in and outside of the gym, so much so that a pair of sweatpants aren't just for running errands anymore. Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026 Billy Idol has been more than forthcoming over the years about his various drug addictions during the peak of his career, so much so that his new documentary is called, quite suitably, Billy Idol Should Be Dead. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for so much so (that)

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“So much so (that).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20much%20so%20%28that%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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