as in decent
of average to below average quality
a so-so production of a great play
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
I think I did so-so on the test
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Recent Examples of so-so
Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
His time in the 3-cone drill was a so-so 7.17 seconds.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Adverb
What seemed like a so-so cast at first ended up giving us a fair number of breakouts: Michaela, Zeke, David, Adam, Jay.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
His time in the 3-cone drill was a so-so 7.17 seconds.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
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The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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None of those mediocre (at best) starting pitchers figure to be part of the O’s starting rotation at this time next year.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Vivier says modern rhinos can live and reproduce just fine without horns, which are used primarily by bulls to assert their dominance.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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By Hannah Jackson January 14, 2025 Lia Toby/Getty Images Once upon a time Timothée Chalamet dressed so fine.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2025
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But the federal investigation was not satisfactory to many of King’s family members and associates, who knew of the FBI’s years-long investigation of the minister, and Director J. Edgar Hoover’s obsession with him as a potential communist influence.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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By applying enough pressure now, the thinking goes, Ukraine and its backers can enter talks from a favorable position, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be forced to engage in good-faith negotiations that end in a satisfactory settlement.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Getting run up on by the middling Blues and lowly Blackhawks is definitely dispiriting.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Against teams fighting for Play-In spots, the Knicks hold a middling 11-10 record, but this includes three wins against an Orlando Magic team with every conceivable scorer out due to injury.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: Southeast Louisiana has a low to medium chance of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain Monday night through Tuesday night, the National Weather Service in Slidell said Thursday.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors For anyone seeking a sophisticated escape from the ordinary, Las Vegas is about to offer a new level of daytime luxury.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Inside the Crypto Ball were some of the leaders of the platforms allowing ordinary investors to buy into Trump's newest project.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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