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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Verb
  • By the same token, inflation seems to be moderating.
    Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy seemed to discount the Ravens' secondary despite the group being comprised of multiple first-round draft picks.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This will prevent dust and other debris from accumulating, which can make these rooms look dirty and smell stale.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Forbes compiled a list of the top 500 higher education institutions in the country by looking at alumni salaries, retention and graduation rates and amount of student debt, among other factors.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After his low-effort performance, anchored by a gimmick that made the show feel like a telethon, viewers might be asking themselves the same thing.
    Judy Berman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Even moments meant to feel spontaneous are staged.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sounds of the deep, burbly bass-baritone exhaust dancing atop the engine’s upper intake sounds in the treble clef—utterly magnificent.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • But nonprofits are sounding the alarm that HIV/AIDS projects have been terminated regardless.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
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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 15 Sep. 2025.

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