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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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Indeed, tour operators across the travel industry are experiencing somewhat of a renaissance.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
No sane person thinks this Cleveland offense is a quick-fix situation, which makes the job at least somewhat of a tough sell.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Like a concealer that resists settling into fine lines or a hair oil that leaves strands glistening, not greasy, a retinol cream suitable for dry, sensitive skin is somewhat of a rarity in the beauty world.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Indeed, tour operators across the travel industry are experiencing somewhat of a renaissance.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
No sane person thinks this Cleveland offense is a quick-fix situation, which makes the job at least somewhat of a tough sell.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Like a concealer that resists settling into fine lines or a hair oil that leaves strands glistening, not greasy, a retinol cream suitable for dry, sensitive skin is somewhat of a rarity in the beauty world.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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