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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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Speed has become somewhat of a world ambassador for the youth traveling across countries sharing his adventures.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Either way, Palmer has been somewhat of a disappointing signing through the first four weeks of the season, given his three-year, $30 million contract.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In the years following her conviction, prison break and asylum-seeking in Cuba, Assata became somewhat of a folk hero in certain circles, particularly in the hip hop community.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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