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 antelope burger is somewhat of a recent addition.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
Then came Jazz Chisholm Jr, a relative novice at third base who did somewhat of a respectable job.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Sure, beets have recently experienced somewhat of a glow-up and are now more celebrated as a superfood.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Mohamed Salah Questionable statues of soccer superstars seem to be somewhat of a theme.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
Then came Jazz Chisholm Jr, a relative novice at third base who did somewhat of a respectable job.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Sure, beets have recently experienced somewhat of a glow-up and are now more celebrated as a superfood.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Mohamed Salah Questionable statues of soccer superstars seem to be somewhat of a theme.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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