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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Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Back in 2015, high-income renters were still somewhat of an anomaly.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The stickers have made their way around the world, becoming somewhat of a widespread Milwaukee inside joke.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The film has remained in the vault for years since, becoming somewhat of a white whale for the director’s fans.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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 8 Oct. 2025.
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