Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comes off (as)
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Victor also seems like he's seen better days.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026 -
The beloved character has been the Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for years, but the emotional weight from the job seems to be taking a serious toll on him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rain looks most likely at first, with temperatures mild ahead of the system, before colder air works in Wednesday night.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Block’s experience sounds extreme and readers of the book may wonder how this was allowed to happen to him.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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The narrator sounds lighthearted and free, almost as if the transformation was too easy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Comes off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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