be something

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Especially the World Cup being here, the opportunity to represent my nation. It’s going to be something special for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Instead, it proved to be something far more disappointing: rather ordinary.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

But one of the earliest signs may be something unexpected: a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that no one else can hear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

By the time we reach 50, those paths will have shifted; we begin questioning whether there might be something else we could or should be doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“As far as they’re concerned, good riddance, one less disobedient worker to worry about. Must be something in the water here, because news on Maxwell Street is that Mrs. Walden’s son is gone, too.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros