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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The dominant performance broke somewhat of a dry spell to start the new season for Kelce, who admitted to suffering a slow start to his 12th season in the NFL.
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Werner had been somewhat of a journeyman within ConAgra, having formerly been the company’s president of commercial foods and interim president of private brands.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
It was expected that Lorber would retire at the end of the year, so his sudden departure comes as somewhat of a surprise, according to an Elliman insider.
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The antelope burger is somewhat of a recent addition.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Werner had been somewhat of a journeyman within ConAgra, having formerly been the company’s president of commercial foods and interim president of private brands.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
It was expected that Lorber would retire at the end of the year, so his sudden departure comes as somewhat of a surprise, according to an Elliman insider.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2024
The antelope burger is somewhat of a recent addition.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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