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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While things are going well for the Mets at the moment, the young infielders remain somewhat of an area of concern.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Visiting the classic restaurant is somewhat of a pilgrimage for the taco-loving, nostalgia-seeking among us.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
His nose for the ball makes hims somewhat of a coaches dream.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
As a speaker, I’m typically put on somewhat of a pedestal by being on a big stage.
—John Hall, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Visiting the classic restaurant is somewhat of a pilgrimage for the taco-loving, nostalgia-seeking among us.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
His nose for the ball makes hims somewhat of a coaches dream.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
As a speaker, I’m typically put on somewhat of a pedestal by being on a big stage.
—John Hall, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for somewhat of
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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