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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This keen, curatorial sense is what made Lawson something of a kingmaker in his field, introducing local darlings like Family Farmstead Dairy and Jalapa Jar to the masses.
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Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Although Simpson took a step back from the spotlight to raise her family and devote herself to her billion-dollar fashion line, the Jessica Simpson Collection, she's recently experienced something of a career renaissance.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Director and choreographer Lincoln Jones dispenses with the traditional storyline, with Act 1 functioning as something of a party for audience members with snacks and beverages — cider for kids, champagne for adults — while some of the dancers interweave through the audience.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Fraser was always something of an innocent, from Encino Man to Blast From the Past to George of the Jungle; his characters were perhaps a bit dim, but their personalities exuded brightness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
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Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Although Simpson took a step back from the spotlight to raise her family and devote herself to her billion-dollar fashion line, the Jessica Simpson Collection, she's recently experienced something of a career renaissance.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Director and choreographer Lincoln Jones dispenses with the traditional storyline, with Act 1 functioning as something of a party for audience members with snacks and beverages — cider for kids, champagne for adults — while some of the dancers interweave through the audience.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Fraser was always something of an innocent, from Encino Man to Blast From the Past to George of the Jungle; his characters were perhaps a bit dim, but their personalities exuded brightness.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.
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