something of

phrase

: 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.

Examples of something of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunday jazz brunches are something of a local institution, drawing Nairobi families for celebrations—the sign of a great city hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The scientists’ claim made a minor splash last year and has enjoyed something of a renaissance recently, thanks to an article in BBC Sky at Night Magazine and social media. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

That milestone could come in the next few years, ushering in something of a launch crunch for satellite operators. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet made something of an art form out of courtside couple dressing. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for something of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove