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
Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Critics have snubbed the film, while audience exits are only so-so, including a B- CinemaScore.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
And solid exit scores among moviegoers are more than making up for so-so reviews, including a B+ CinemaScore and an 80 percent audience ranking on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The offense will have to get better after three straight so-so performances in the postseason, though those came against three top-five defenses.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Critics have snubbed the film, while audience exits are only so-so, including a B- CinemaScore.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Dylan Cease’s so-so walk year doesn’t appear to have cost him in free agency.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
And solid exit scores among moviegoers are more than making up for so-so reviews, including a B+ CinemaScore and an 80 percent audience ranking on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
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But there were a few decent ones.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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That’s because this winter brought decent rain and the three years prior were wet, too.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many longtime observers believe forcing the lowest seeds to cannibalize themselves in the opening round would strip the main event of its charm and that the mediocre teams from the heavyweight leagues should fill the 12 opening round matchups.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After all, television is a business where thousands of people work, and a mediocre show can employ just as many people (minus a few writers) as an Emmy-winner.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The New York Yankees have held up fine in their first run through the starting rotation, but that rotation is still missing Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.—
Logan Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Safety, satisfactory customer service, and ensuring riders feel secure are best achieved by maintaining — and even increasing — staffing in transit systems.—
John Samuelsen,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The series premiered on Netflix in February, to middling reviews.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Coming off a middling spring training from a surface-level results perspective, Freeland immediately fell into a two-strike count in his first at-bat of the season.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“So-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so-so. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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