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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For film fans of all kinds (even the ones who make their living in the cinematic arts), going far afield to see a film in a unique format is something of a badge of honor.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
In tandem, a lack of standardized sustainability reporting has made obtaining accurate data on suppliers’ environmental practices something of a challenge.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
For that victory, Silva trialled something of a new system.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Like his ancestor—founder Abraham-Louis Breguet, the godfather of watchmaking and the Steve Jobs of the 18th and 19th centuries—Emmanuel, too, has been something of a pioneer.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
In tandem, a lack of standardized sustainability reporting has made obtaining accurate data on suppliers’ environmental practices something of a challenge.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
For that victory, Silva trialled something of a new system.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Like his ancestor—founder Abraham-Louis Breguet, the godfather of watchmaking and the Steve Jobs of the 18th and 19th centuries—Emmanuel, too, has been something of a pioneer.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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