somewhat of

phrase

: 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.

Examples of somewhat of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Arizona State collection is also somewhat of a homecoming for Jason and Gorjana. — Trisha Easto, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026

These factors make its impacts somewhat of a wild card, experts say, with the effects of global warming acting in concert with El Niño to heighten the severity of heat waves and other disasters. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

The programs have become somewhat of Silicon Valley lore, Fortune’s Amanda Gerut writes. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

The Ossabaw Island Residency is somewhat of a revival of a legendary residency program that ran on the island from 1961 to 1982. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for somewhat of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove