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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The decision to spotlight indigenous cuisine and products is somewhat of a course correction for the mountain’s tourist attractions.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
That’s a real obstacle facing cinephiles determined to preserve everything, but somewhat of a relief to Scarecrow manager Grendzinski.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 June 2025
Patchy Mix Betting Odds and Line Movement With Mix being somewhat of an unknown to many fight fans who spend most of their time focusing on the UFC, the opening odds for this contest saw Mix and Bautista both listed at -110.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Andersen’s always been somewhat of a wild card — not because of his skill, but because of his durability.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
That’s a real obstacle facing cinephiles determined to preserve everything, but somewhat of a relief to Scarecrow manager Grendzinski.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 June 2025
Patchy Mix Betting Odds and Line Movement With Mix being somewhat of an unknown to many fight fans who spend most of their time focusing on the UFC, the opening odds for this contest saw Mix and Bautista both listed at -110.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Andersen’s always been somewhat of a wild card — not because of his skill, but because of his durability.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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