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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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
An ultralight is somewhat of an amorphous concept.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Forging your own path can sometimes be somewhat of a privilege and can take time, Antonoff admitted.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Dec. 2025
Using WhatsApp is also somewhat of a necessity for communicating with next-generation family members, according to Joshua Gentine, a family office consultant and third-generation heir to Sargento Foods.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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