in a way

Idioms

To a certain extent, with reservations; also, in some respects. For example, In a way I like the new styles, or You're right, in a way, but we have to consider the price. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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At Northeastern University, Hilary Duff brought a similarly nostalgic tone, speaking to reinvention and early-career uncertainty in a way that resonated with younger audiences.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

"We're growing up with this television show. And I think there's maybe this nostalgia in a way that there isn't for other things."

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"Redactions will only be made where necessary and in a way which is transparent to the House."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"That means we can dramatically expand our understanding of deep-water environments in a way that simply hasn't been possible before."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Oleg Penkovsky was exhausted, scared, and all alone in a way only a spy could understand.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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