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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For Gauff, that in itself was something of a victory.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
What started with one pet pig, Prissy, 11 years ago, has since grown into something of a multi-media franchise, including a book and toys.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The review pushed for something of a culture change.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Adam Pearson insists his acting career started as something of a joke.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
What started with one pet pig, Prissy, 11 years ago, has since grown into something of a multi-media franchise, including a book and toys.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The review pushed for something of a culture change.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Adam Pearson insists his acting career started as something of a joke.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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