something of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
He is something of an expert with car repair.
We have something of a problem here.
The movie was something of a disappointment.
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This is, in effect, something of an anthology, albeit obviously with a shared world.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 July 2025
Following the bankruptcy filing, all shows — including Dr. Phil Primetime — have stopped production, leaving Merit TV as something of a zombie channel.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
His run became something of a sensation in France, with his defeat drawing an average of 5 million spectators on Sunday.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 July 2025
Following the bankruptcy filing, all shows — including Dr. Phil Primetime — have stopped production, leaving Merit TV as something of a zombie channel.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
His run became something of a sensation in France, with his defeat drawing an average of 5 million spectators on Sunday.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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