comes off (as)

verb

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

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  1. seems
  2. looks
  3. feels
  4. sounds
Verb
  • Naturally, there seems to be a strong party boat presence too, with a Spring Break vibe.
    — Tom Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Coaching is all about communication, and not talking to the fellas after a game seems like an odd approach.
    — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of seems
Verb
  • Glass doors open the room onto the terrace, which looks large enough for additional outdoor furniture, encouraging outdoor living.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That looks less like a chatbot and more like an organization.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of looks
Verb
  • We’re surrounded by dust and desert, but the area feels alive with the chirping of bugs and rustling of leaves.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This style can be worn in a way that feels chic and fit your 9-to-5 responsibilities, then styled for a night out.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • Blancas isn’t the only employee who described Aquascape as a place that sounds less like work and more like… something else.
    — John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sounds
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