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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For his New York Fashion Week runway show on Friday, Sergio Hudson brought out the best for his front row, including Keke Palmer, who's become somewhat of a Hudson muse and has been making the rounds all fashion week.
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Super Bowl pregame interviews with the president have become somewhat of a tradition since 2009, often mixing a few hard-hitting questions with true softballs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
At first the scene was somewhat of an amusement – a stage was built, and musicians were hired to accompany the dancers.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Yet, exactly how COVID-19 started remains somewhat of a mystery.
—Kristine Frazao, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Super Bowl pregame interviews with the president have become somewhat of a tradition since 2009, often mixing a few hard-hitting questions with true softballs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
At first the scene was somewhat of an amusement – a stage was built, and musicians were hired to accompany the dancers.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Yet, exactly how COVID-19 started remains somewhat of a mystery.
—Kristine Frazao, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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