somewhat

adverb

Definition of somewhatnext
as in pretty
to some degree or extent wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today

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Recent Examples of somewhat The deal would also help Nvidia protect its dominant position in AI chips, which has been somewhat under threat as major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Amazon and Anthropic build out their own chips to reduce their reliance on Nvidia hardware. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 But following a historic three-year rally, investors have somewhat cooled on the stock this year, sending it up just 13% as of Wednesday's close, slightly outperforming the Nasdaq. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 However, Hardy’s outlook for the 2026 season is somewhat uncertain after he was shot in the leg at a concert in May. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 His appointment comes as Iglesias prepares to exit after a somewhat tumultuous time in City Hall. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for somewhat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhat
  1. pretty
  2. relatively
  3. quite
  4. rather
  5. fairly
  6. enough
Adverb
  • This pretty green bottle holds a luxe Korean formula inspired by their iconic scalp treatments.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Another angle to factor in is that Baltimore and Cincinnati have pretty low floors.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • For reference, antimony is a relatively scarce metal/mineral used in things like flame retardants, batteries, electronics, and defense applications.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Its relatively rapid custom timeline—delivering boots in 6 to 12 months—is also a plus.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • It's been quite a disappointing year for home shoppers who waited since 2023 for rates to cool off.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, the approach is marred by low throughput, and the process is also quite complex to execute.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Protectionism is generally not the cause of trade conflicts, but rather a symptom of imbalances that have endured for too long.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Clarify the expectation, price your time fairly, and choose one daily improvement that protects your energy while helping your confidence become more consistent.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Although most modern dishwashers are designed to run fairly often, experts say running your dishwasher every day might put your machine—and wallet—at risk.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fairly
Adverb
  • Anna Watson’s lighting keeps much of the house just dim enough to make the imagination dangerous, while Tony winner Gareth Fry’s sound design surrounds the audience with ominous noises whose sources aren’t always immediately clear.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Caltrans recently got far enough into the design process for the retrofit that the agency is now launching its environmental analysis of the project and expects to release a draft environmental study in early 2027.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of enough

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“Somewhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhat. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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