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
Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan — Bears bolstered their O-line in free agency so now target a weapon to increase the chances QB Caleb Williams will surge in Year 2 after a so-so rookie year.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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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 company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is actually closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so black bean tacos or a random stir fry.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan — Bears bolstered their O-line in free agency so now target a weapon to increase the chances QB Caleb Williams will surge in Year 2 after a so-so rookie year.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so
Adjective
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 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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Or perhaps two intense training sessions weekly with perfect recovery outperforms five mediocre workouts.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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So, except for 2019, every full season since 2017 has included one mediocre month.—
Peter O’Malley,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Visitors are able to enjoy both cultures and will notice that Greek and Turkish Cypriots get along just fine, in contrast to the official political impasse.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Other California colleges that might do just fine include Claremont McKenna College and Santa Clara University.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the conditions are not satisfactory to all.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Ryan Coogler’s blues vampire thriller Sinners (in its second week of wide release), Ben Affleck’s middling mid-budget action flick The Accountant 2, a reissue of Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, and the chicken-jockey juggernaut A Minecraft Movie in its fourth weekend in theaters.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Danson initially floundered in his post-Cheers years with middling films (Made In America, Pontiac Moon, Getting Even With Dad) and TV projects (Ink) that failed to land with audiences.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Beyond smartphones, cameras using the Micro Four Thirds system and Fujifilm’s medium format cameras also shoot in a 3:4 aspect ratio.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Be Strategic with Equity Compensation When Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vest, the value is treated as ordinary income and taxed immediately.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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So many aspects of this Holy Father are just so ordinary.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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