come off (as)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come off (as)
  1. seem
  2. look
  3. feel
  4. sound
Verb
  • But the wrist issue hasn’t seemed to affect Antetokounmpo’s jumper despite the injury being connected to his shooting hand.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The highest points of 2022’s Nymph, Shygirl’s full-length debut, seemed to herald the coronation of an art-pop auteur.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of seem
Verb
  • Temperatures remain above average next week, and the forecast looks dry.
    — Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In Desai’s case, that meant attempting to stay in the black — a course of action that is not always looked upon kindly.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • But the Rams’ star edge rusher was feeling anything but blue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Leading the team in tackles with seven, Williams’ impact was felt in all four quarters, as his three tackles for loss puts him at 14 for the season, extending his lead across the entire NFL.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Heard as a work of devotion to Love and the history of Black music, Love’s Arp sounds deeply intimate and often transportive.
    — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Something entertaining could tempt you this evening, especially if the offer makes enjoyment sound urgent.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of sound
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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 13 Nov. 2026.

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