something of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
He is something of an expert with car repair.
We have something of a problem here.
The movie was something of a disappointment.
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During his time on Exo III, Korby has become something of a zealot for android technology, and tries to convince Kirk that its implementation could be massively beneficial to the Federation.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Trump has actually always been something of a renowned doodler, fwiw.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Although some of those critiques appear to resonate with portions of the public, the campaign may also be having something of a paradoxical effect.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The fast-casual Mexican food chain, which is said to have something of a cult following in Australia, is the brainchild of America cofounders Steven Marks and Robert Hazan.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Trump has actually always been something of a renowned doodler, fwiw.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Although some of those critiques appear to resonate with portions of the public, the campaign may also be having something of a paradoxical effect.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The fast-casual Mexican food chain, which is said to have something of a cult following in Australia, is the brainchild of America cofounders Steven Marks and Robert Hazan.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for something of
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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