COME ACROSS (AS) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

come across (as)

verb

Definition of come across (as)

as in to seem

to give the impression of being the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable

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At the start of this election cycle, the notion that Democrats would seriously compete in such deep-red bastions as Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas would have seemed absurd.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
But 70 years after its heyday, mento’s place in Caribbean popular music has now become marginal, as the global prominence of styles that came after mento has tended to make the earlier genre seem like merely a prelude.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of seem

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In contrast, consciousness is the ability to feel pain, pleasure, love and have subjective experiences.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Plus, their slightly structured silhouette feels more put together than traditional sweatpants, without sacrificing comfort.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of feel

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Even the smallest one is delightfully cozy, with a double bed and windows looking onto the street, perfect for a couple or solo traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The third floor will look different from when Pat Hynes was last working there as a field inspector in 2020.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of look

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Her voice has a clear affinity with Vashti Bunyan’s, possessing a maternal warmth and formal poise that can sound tender without becoming mannered.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Amenities and experiences On the spa menu, standard treatments such as Balinese and hot stone massages sit alongside mystical-sounding experiences such as the Pharaonic Rejuvenation and Royal Nile Ritual.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

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