somewhat of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
We have somewhat of a problem.
To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.
Examples of somewhat of in a Sentence
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Kering is somewhat of an outlier in the luxury sphere this year, and its founding family isn’t too happy about that.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
The case of the old ISS batteries is somewhat of an anomaly.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
While the days before the Tony Awards eligibility cut-off, on April 25, are typically filled with openings, many industry insiders are optimistic that this year’s rush spells somewhat of a return to normalcy.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Much like jumbo shrimp or a cool goatee, the concept of a great place to work has become somewhat of an oxymoron.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Inclusion is at the heart of founder Jenny Nguyen’s project, and she’s become somewhat of a patron saint in the women’s sports bar space (and the leader of a popular group chat for current and aspiring women’s sports bar owners).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Trading on Friday offered somewhat of a preview on what to expect.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
The Stanley tumbler becoming somewhat of a status symbol was not on our bingo cards for 2024.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
And this is a somewhat of an unusual question: Can the government play a role in your happiness?
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
The case of the old ISS batteries is somewhat of an anomaly.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
While the days before the Tony Awards eligibility cut-off, on April 25, are typically filled with openings, many industry insiders are optimistic that this year’s rush spells somewhat of a return to normalcy.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Much like jumbo shrimp or a cool goatee, the concept of a great place to work has become somewhat of an oxymoron.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Inclusion is at the heart of founder Jenny Nguyen’s project, and she’s become somewhat of a patron saint in the women’s sports bar space (and the leader of a popular group chat for current and aspiring women’s sports bar owners).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Trading on Friday offered somewhat of a preview on what to expect.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
The Stanley tumbler becoming somewhat of a status symbol was not on our bingo cards for 2024.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
And this is a somewhat of an unusual question: Can the government play a role in your happiness?
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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