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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Seems somewhat of a coincidence.
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That made Sams somewhat of a veteran in her ninth appearance.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Seems somewhat of a coincidence.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That year-over-year performance tells somewhat of a different story than the recent volatility might suggest.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That made Sams somewhat of a veteran in her ninth appearance.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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