come off (as)

Definition of come off (as)next
as in to seem
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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  • Something always seems to be lurking in the periphery, glinting off the edges of mirrors, flickering across those black wings offstage.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The speculation has been that James had an influence on the selection, and ESPN's reporting seemed to confirm that.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • For those looking for a show of holiday blooms, this process begins in early fall, as temperatures naturally drop and the days start getting shorter.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
  • For example, if your space is 150 square feet, look for a model with 1,500-watt capacity.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Update Your Bedding Swapping out your bedding for the winter is one of the easiest ways to make your bedroom feel warmer and cozier.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • The entreaties have often fallen flat; the Klaxon can only be sounded so many times before it’s ignored, and, for most people, more prosaic issues govern their daily existence.
    Michael Luo, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Kevin Stefanski walked into his introductory news conference Tuesday smiling, joking about the weather, and sounding exactly like a coach ready to get to work.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Come off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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