come off (as)

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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  • The relationship between the two men seemed to reach a breaking point Thursday after the billionaire criticized the spending package Trump is trying to get through Congress.
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  • Vera Wang also continues to create custom haute looks for celebrity red-carpet appearances.
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  • Speculation about Justin’s declining health has spiked after his public appearances have shown him looking tired and run-down.
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  • The trick is to find a way for the listeners and the viewers to feel sufficiently informed.
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
  • When leadership and management trust their workers to make good decisions, those workers feel empowered.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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  • After all, Netflix launched its streaming service in 2007, and Bob Iger first sounded the alarm about cord-cutting in 2015.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
  • But if viewed through a lens of potential—two-thirds of employees have room for improvement—the statistic sounds hopeful.
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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 14 Jun. 2025.

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