Not so much
To a lesser degree and not so much are semantically related. In some cases you can use "To a lesser degree" instead an adverb phrase "Not so much".
To a lesser degree
Not so much and to a lesser degree are semantically related. You can use "Not so much" instead an adverb phrase "To a lesser degree".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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To a lesser degree, this is also a valid tactic in kenjutsu (not so much in kendo).
Source: Blade Lock -
Paulette qualifies to a lesser degree (she's not so much unkempt as she is lacking in a lot of confidence—hence doesn't pay a lot of attention to her looks).
Source: Theatre / Legally Blonde
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