something of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
He is something of an expert with car repair.
We have something of a problem here.
The movie was something of a disappointment.
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From afar, there’s certainly something of the guru or the ascetic about Martin, something highly therapized and slightly otherworldly.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The year 2024 has proved something of an annus horribilis for the Windsors, with both King Charles III and the Princess of Wales battling serious health problems—but the general mood among the royal family appears to be one of optimism when looking ahead to 2025.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
These moments are an opportunity for Swedish studio MachineGames to flex its technical chops, and, more importantly, a chance for the player to experience something of the appreciation Indy holds for these hallowed artworks of the past.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Legislative efforts to overhaul the system have failed — yet in 2024, antitrust enforcement is experiencing something of a boom.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The year 2024 has proved something of an annus horribilis for the Windsors, with both King Charles III and the Princess of Wales battling serious health problems—but the general mood among the royal family appears to be one of optimism when looking ahead to 2025.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
These moments are an opportunity for Swedish studio MachineGames to flex its technical chops, and, more importantly, a chance for the player to experience something of the appreciation Indy holds for these hallowed artworks of the past.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Legislative efforts to overhaul the system have failed — yet in 2024, antitrust enforcement is experiencing something of a boom.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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