OF SORTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

of sorts

phrase

variants or of a sort

Definition of of sorts

as in rather

to some degree or extent Sure, they have clam chowder of sorts in Manhattan.

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Recent Examples of of sorts Agentic demand SpaceX's earnings also served as an appetizer of sorts for Meta Platforms' report on Wednesday night. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 In fact, there’s been a land rush of sorts among agencies, networks and studios to tap into creator talent, both in front of and behind the camera. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 So the two started chatting and wondered if there was a resource where they could get connected to couples having a wedding in their area who needed a seat-filler of sorts. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 But his father, also named William, became a supporter — and even went undercover of sorts at her 2021 fraud trial. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of sorts

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