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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Eventually the timeframe — April 2 — became clearer, but the tariffs that would be applied and the countries that would be subjected to the reciprocal tariffs remain somewhat of a mystery.
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David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
While food fusion has become somewhat of a global buzzword, Jamaica has been blending flavors for centuries.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That mid-July day in Dallas is somewhat of a blur for Andress.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Now, for the 2025 Oscars, a handful of stars continued to drive that style trend after the red carpet for Hollywood biggest night, leaning into the naked vibe at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which has become somewhat of a tradition.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
While food fusion has become somewhat of a global buzzword, Jamaica has been blending flavors for centuries.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
That mid-July day in Dallas is somewhat of a blur for Andress.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Now, for the 2025 Oscars, a handful of stars continued to drive that style trend after the red carpet for Hollywood biggest night, leaning into the naked vibe at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which has become somewhat of a tradition.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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