Synonyms
Examples of so-so in a Sentence
Adverb
I think I did so-so on the test
Adjective
a so-so production of a great play
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Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
While active noise cancellation (ANC) is effective, the non-customizable in-app EQ and so-so battery life limit flexibility.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
The Editors, Town & Country, 4 Mar. 2023
His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
The 49ers muddled through wins over Seattle and Arizona, got thumped by the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas night, clinched the top seed with a so-so road win against Washington and then rested starters in a meaningless loss to the Rams.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
While active noise cancellation (ANC) is effective, the non-customizable in-app EQ and so-so battery life limit flexibility.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Things go from meh to worse when her best friend is laid off and her so-so relationship takes an unexpected and life-altering twist.
—The Editors, Town & Country, 4 Mar. 2023
His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best.
—Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
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“So-so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so-so. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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