Examples of so-so in a Sentence
Adverb
I think I did so-so on the test
Adjective
a so-so production of a great play
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The right shot can truly take an item from so-so to incredible looking in no time.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Joe, an associate professor at a so-so music conservatory, schleps up the city’s hills on a foldable bike while Angela stylishly picks flowers and food from the market.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Adverb
The question will be whether Graves, who played center in college, can overcome his smaller frame and so-so athleticism.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The right shot can truly take an item from so-so to incredible looking in no time.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Adjective
On the field, though, their performance has been so-so.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Joe, an associate professor at a so-so music conservatory, schleps up the city’s hills on a foldable bike while Angela stylishly picks flowers and food from the market.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for so-so
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“So-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so-so. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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