comes off (as)

present tense third-person singular of come off (as)
as in seems
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes off (as)
Verb
  • There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.
    Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This plant looks similar to its relatives, the more popular Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera x buckleyi)and Thanksgiving cacti (Schlumbergera truncata), which are named for the holidays closest to their bloom times.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Another agreed that the pants are flattering on short statures, adding that the material feels soft and looks good when worn with the brand’s matching funnel neck sweatshirt.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Comes off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!