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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As a refurbishment, the projection room and screen had to remain in their original positions, so, evidently, this is something of a real-world compromise.
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Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
As leaders of the lo-fi indie rock sound, the musicians remained something of a secret passed among fans, their air of willful inscrutability, ambivalence toward conventional success and general irreverence inspiring a dedicated faithful that has only grown over the years.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The choice could be something of a referendum on the progressive policies of Pope Francis, but primarily the conclave is seeking a pope who will unite the church, preach peace and serve as both a pastor and teacher.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
All of this penury is something of a departure for President Trump, who presided over small but steady budget increases for NASA—from just over $18 billion to just over $21 billion—during his first term.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 May 2025
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Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
As leaders of the lo-fi indie rock sound, the musicians remained something of a secret passed among fans, their air of willful inscrutability, ambivalence toward conventional success and general irreverence inspiring a dedicated faithful that has only grown over the years.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The choice could be something of a referendum on the progressive policies of Pope Francis, but primarily the conclave is seeking a pope who will unite the church, preach peace and serve as both a pastor and teacher.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
All of this penury is something of a departure for President Trump, who presided over small but steady budget increases for NASA—from just over $18 billion to just over $21 billion—during his first term.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 May 2025
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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