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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Jin finished his stint in the armed forces this June, but many of the other members of BTS are still enlisted, so the group is on something of a hiatus at the moment.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
That’s also the site for the CIF State Cross Country Championships, so it’s looked at as something of a state meet preview.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 10 Oct. 2024
Sofia Nelson has proved to be something of a style icon already, appearing in press coverage and MSNBC interviews in sharp suits with ties that provide just a hint of whimsy.
—Them, 9 Oct. 2024
With successful beta test runs throughout the past few years, this model bridges creators and investors by providing the possibility for entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into something of value.
—Kara Markley Sterling, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
That’s also the site for the CIF State Cross Country Championships, so it’s looked at as something of a state meet preview.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 10 Oct. 2024
Sofia Nelson has proved to be something of a style icon already, appearing in press coverage and MSNBC interviews in sharp suits with ties that provide just a hint of whimsy.
—Them, 9 Oct. 2024
With successful beta test runs throughout the past few years, this model bridges creators and investors by providing the possibility for entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into something of value.
—Kara Markley Sterling, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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