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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In the poll, nearly all respondents (91%) said the state’s budget situation was somewhat of a problem, though they were divided on how to close the gap, with 43% for spending cuts and 39% through a mix of cuts and tax increases.
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
With Parker coming in wanting to play a variety of defensive schemes, Clowney’s body type is somewhat of an issue.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
That Houston so decisively finished second in the voting was somewhat of a surprise.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Coker’s collaboration with Topshop was somewhat of a homecoming.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
With Parker coming in wanting to play a variety of defensive schemes, Clowney’s body type is somewhat of an issue.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
That Houston so decisively finished second in the voting was somewhat of a surprise.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Coker’s collaboration with Topshop was somewhat of a homecoming.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhat of
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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