so-so

Example Sentences

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“I think that’s what separates great writers from so-so writers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After two so-so tracks that serve as extended throat-clearing, the album takes flight with “Outside Tweaking.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Consumer spending, meanwhile, was just so-so in January.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Energy’s outperformance is particularly interesting because the sector’s near-term prospects are just so-so.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Did just so-so on the whole faith thing.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner