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.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
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Boise State football has endured somewhat of a recruiting crisis at the quarterback position over the past year.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
On the bright side, the Hurricanes do have somewhat of a favorable schedule moving forward.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Boise State football has endured somewhat of a recruiting crisis at the quarterback position over the past year.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
For Anton, 21, who spent most of his childhood in New Jersey, the New York City stop is somewhat of a homecoming.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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