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 many Israelis, Eurovision is seen as something of a barometer of their country’s status on the international stage.
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Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Ex-Boston Bruin Brad Marchand is becoming something of a folk hero during his brief stay with the Panthers.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The previous entry in the series, 2019's Anno 1800, was seen as something of a return to form by longtime franchise fans, who weren't as thrilled with the futuristic entries that preceded it.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Around 2017, the league’s business model was described as something of a ponzi scheme by Stanford economist Roger Noll, who discerned a thirst for expansion fees.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Ex-Boston Bruin Brad Marchand is becoming something of a folk hero during his brief stay with the Panthers.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The previous entry in the series, 2019's Anno 1800, was seen as something of a return to form by longtime franchise fans, who weren't as thrilled with the futuristic entries that preceded it.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Around 2017, the league’s business model was described as something of a ponzi scheme by Stanford economist Roger Noll, who discerned a thirst for expansion fees.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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