something like

phrase

1

: close to : approximately

It costs something like five dollars.

2

: somewhat or slightly like

He does look something like his father.

Examples of something like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As an entirely new spinoff, however, something like a year or year-and-a-half break wouldn’t be expected. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The making of the mask required a facial mold, which was the first time Long experienced something like that as a young actress. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

For instance, if Duren tried to do three years, $75 million with a player option after two seasons, would Detroit have any incentive to play ball on something like that? — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Beeswax wrappers provide a similar seal, and even something like a clean shower cap can work in a pinch. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for something like

• statesmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike
• dreamlike
• friedreich
• godlike