something 1 of 2

noun

Definition of somethingnext
as in object
one that has a real and independent existence I heard something fall off the counter

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something

2 of 2

adverb

as in pretty
to some degree or extent a person of something less than total honesty

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Recent Examples of something
Noun
This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up. — Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for something
  1. object
  2. pretty
  3. entity
  4. quite
  5. substance
  6. relatively
  7. reality
  8. rather
Noun
  • Several flights, including one passenger plane, were diverted to other airports after the sighting of the flying object near the airport shortly before midnight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That extra size collects far more light, sharpens detail (especially on planets) and gives brighter views of fainter deep sky objects.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of object
Adverb
  • Ward and Tate could build a great rapport in training camp and still have a pretty middling start because the rest of the roster just isn’t very good yet.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Current satellite products reveal a pretty significant plume of Saharan dust throughout the basin.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Noun
  • Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Both entities will be overseen by independent boards that do not include Smith, who will remain chief executive emeritus.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of entity
Adverb
  • Maybe that’s why replacing all my skinny jeans with wide-leg styles never quite solved my own denim dilemma.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
  • His film is likable as heck but never quite achieves liftoff.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of quite
Noun
  • Republican Jim Shaw injected humor into his remarks, pulling out a Florida flag while distancing himself from substance use.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those observations, translated into accessible language, are the substance of genuine thought leadership.
    — Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of substance
Adverb
  • Muluk Spa is relatively compact with serene treatment rooms illuminated by flickering candle-like lights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Though less volatile, median measures are relatively slow to respond to inflation shocks.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of relatively
Noun
  • The reality is the childhood vaccination schedule was not created by coincidence.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Trump posts, traders pounce Traders profit when prices jump up or down, and with his taste for cliffhangers, threats and policy reversals, America’s only reality-TV president provides plenty of potentially market-moving content.
    — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reality
Adverb
  • He was beaten rather handily by Napoleon Solo, the victor, and Iron Honor, in place, and was never a real threat to either horse.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • State lawmakers argued that schools should not be delaying reporting AI nudes until their own probes end but rather should be required to promptly tip off police, who are better positioned to investigate the crimes.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of rather

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“Something.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/something. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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