something of
phrase
: 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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If there are any concerns, the athlete should bring this to the attention of their doctor to determine if the fatigue is something of concern.
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Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
The tail section, on the other hand, is still something of a work in progress.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
And for anyone who loves a good celebrity wedding, the Kelce-Swift union has been something of a masterclass in how to throw a huge party that may not be discreet but certainly has style.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Leveraging a representative hero of the Revolution to lay claim to an equal share in America is itself something of an American tradition, encompassing such figures as Tadeusz Kościuszko, Crispus Attucks, Deborah Sampson, and Haym Salomon.
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Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
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Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
The tail section, on the other hand, is still something of a work in progress.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
And for anyone who loves a good celebrity wedding, the Kelce-Swift union has been something of a masterclass in how to throw a huge party that may not be discreet but certainly has style.
—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Leveraging a representative hero of the Revolution to lay claim to an equal share in America is itself something of an American tradition, encompassing such figures as Tadeusz Kościuszko, Crispus Attucks, Deborah Sampson, and Haym Salomon.
—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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