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
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Milton Williams looked much more like himself after a so-so practice versus the Commanders on Wednesday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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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
Washington is mostly the former in Gladiator II, a so-so sequel that would be far poorer without him in it.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Milton Williams looked much more like himself after a so-so practice versus the Commanders on Wednesday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
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Sullivan’s Crossing also enjoyed a decent audience this interval with 727M minutes viewed, putting it at No. 8.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Read more: 49ers' Brock Purdy Gets Honest About Christian McCaffrey Los Angeles could have a decent insurance policy under center in the form of veteran Jimmy Garoppolo.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 June 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
Adjective
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That’s what separates you, reading this article, from the next professional who’s satisfied and comfortable with staying mediocre while complaining about the cost of living.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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When women serve, their male partner may have a longer reach at the net to poach and put away mediocre returns, whereas when men serve to men, their female partner at the net likely has less range to finish points on the second shot with a volley.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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For now, the No. 2 Catfish jersey fits him just fine.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The result is a constant hum of self-criticism, even when mothers are doing just fine.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The mic did a satisfactory job handling some background noise, though, effectively neutralizing it enough to keep my voice clear.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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During an appellate court hearing last September, Trump’s lawyers argued that many of the case’s allegations were too old and that James had misused a consumer protection law to sue Trump over private business transactions that were satisfactory to those involved.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Red Sox were a middling team at that point even after scoring 19 runs in two wins at Yankee Stadium.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Prior tests produced middling results, but that was certainly not the case this time.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, there’s a selection of wines that range from sparkling and light whites to rose and orange wines to medium reds, but there are cocktails, too.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In terms of support, the Resort model offers medium support, striking a balance between luxurious yet substantial.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The big names brought national attention to the theft ring, but other targets slipped by the news media, just as an ordinary burglary might.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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The result: bright spaces designed to uplift students in moments as ordinary as going to the bathroom.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“So-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so-so. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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