as in decent
of average to below average quality
a so-so production of a great play
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
I think I did so-so on the test
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Recent Examples of so-so
Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Six-foot-six goaltender Michael Hrabal has the tools to be a difference-maker after only a so-so performance in his 2024 tournament debut as an 18-year-old.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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
Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory.
—Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Adverb
The missing link between a so-so dish and a stellar one is often acid.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Six-foot-six goaltender Michael Hrabal has the tools to be a difference-maker after only a so-so performance in his 2024 tournament debut as an 18-year-old.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
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The Mets can afford to value offense at the corners and still be at least a decent defensive team because their defense up the middle — at shortstop, second base and center field — projects to be above average.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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There is a decent connected satnav, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t supported.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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However, that mediocre total - with the Americans only able to bat 35.3 overs - appeared well short of being competitive with Oman seemingly set to chase with ease and claim a pivotal victory.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Fielder and especially Davis show N trendlines, bouncing between good and mediocre seasons.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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For your home, though, plain soap and water will often work just fine.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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That worked fine during the regular season, but as the stakes increased, the team’s results suffered for its lack of a dependable scorer.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bowman may want to make a call if the organization feels the current group of veterans doesn’t provide enough satisfactory options for the skill lines.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After a middling interview with Miles Teller, they were joined by Mike Myers as Coffee Talk host Linda Richman, and the joy between the 2000s stars getting to banter with their Nineties predecessor doing one of his most beloved characters was palpable.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Nuggets were a middling .500 team, trending toward disappointment.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the first three days of their stay, cortisol levels were found to be almost three times higher than that of an ordinary household dog.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The outage knocked out internet connectivity across much of Chile, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks, which reported national connectivity at 25% of ordinary levels.—
Gerardo Lemos,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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