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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The menu offerings are varied and actually interesting (somewhat of a rarity in the world of meal kits), full of dishes that don’t skimp on flavor and hail from a number of cuisines.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
The Beast in Me is somewhat of a departure from much of Gordon’s other work.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, everyone knew that the Boston Celtics would have somewhat of a down season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Riley is somewhat of a local legend at the Budgetel, and for good reason.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025
The Beast in Me is somewhat of a departure from much of Gordon’s other work.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, everyone knew that the Boston Celtics would have somewhat of a down season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Riley is somewhat of a local legend at the Budgetel, and for good reason.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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