so much so (that)
idiom
: to the extent that
The twins look alike—so much so that even their parents sometimes confuse them.
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Kozeal struggled last fall with a new team, so much so that he was left out of the lineup for three of Arkansas’ first five games in February.
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
The Fosters was hands-down one of the most progressive shows on ABC Family/Freeform, so much so that One Million Moms called for boycotts right out the gate.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Your vibe is contagious, so those around you will be enthused with positivity—so much so that no one will have anything to complain about in your presence.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Maru’s signature Creamtop, a long black topped with sweet cream, helped launch a citywide obsession — so much so that the coffee shop even made sweatshirts emblazoned with the term.
—Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 June 2025
The Fosters was hands-down one of the most progressive shows on ABC Family/Freeform, so much so that One Million Moms called for boycotts right out the gate.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Your vibe is contagious, so those around you will be enthused with positivity—so much so that no one will have anything to complain about in your presence.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2025
Maru’s signature Creamtop, a long black topped with sweet cream, helped launch a citywide obsession — so much so that the coffee shop even made sweatshirts emblazoned with the term.
—Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
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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 1 Jul. 2025.
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