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
Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The throwback late-game approach led to so-so results.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 2 Dec. 2024
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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
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Early estimates are for a so-so holiday spending season, with Deloitte predicting an increase of 2.3 to 3.3 percent from a year ago, which would represent a slowdown from last year’s 4.3% annual gain.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The throwback late-game approach led to so-so results.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
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Jerry Jones, being a decent actor, was not on my bingo card.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Good for them — or, more accurately, good for CBS, which is hoping the Globes continue to draw decent viewership, even when airing against the almighty NFL.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 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
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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
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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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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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Part of the cause of Toronto’s freefall following four consecutive winning seasons was a middling offense that was devoid of Bo Bichette for about half of the season but another cause was a highly shaky bullpen.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Other factors include New England’s especially high expectations, stable owner (albeit one reluctant to spend cash) and residence in the mostly middling AFC East.Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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In a medium pot, add water, kombu, shiitake, onion, potato, sweet potato, carrots and goji.Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Chris Pratt stars as an ordinary LEGO guy who finds himself on an extraordinary journey in a film that’s really about the power of the imagination, distilling the creative joy of playing with LEGOs into a captivating story.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Many civilians – ordinary people who weren’t fighting in the war – died, and whole cities were destroyed.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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