so-called
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.
Researchers had previously observed this so-called "turnover" state only in vanadium and iron-only nitrogenases.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The sisters of the man suspected of being the so-called "Putney pusher" have told the BBC the Metropolitan Police was "negligent" and "reckless" in its handling of the case.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Stocks are so-called “real” assets, so a decline in the currency may be offset by a rise in the price.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Almost every commercial aircraft flying today uses the so-called bleed air system that draws compressed, unfiltered air directly from the engine into the aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
And how many more so-called water-zombies are we going to encounter between here and home?
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing so-called
Booked
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Losers Club
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
We Are Displaced
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
