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
  • But the ever-tactical Sinestro seems to have some other knowledge that might be useful to Hal.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Outrageousness seems to be the point of these battles, which have no apparent criteria, judges, or rules.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of seems
Verb
  • The result looks understated yet eye-catching—precisely because long nails usually scream for an elaborate manicure.
    — Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If a reproduction looks too shiny, Quinn suggests using a matte spray to tone down the finish.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of looks
Verb
  • Set a cap, choose the option that still feels special, and create without financial static.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The leader may stay alert yet become less able to distinguish truly consequential information from what merely feels most urgent.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • On Wowed Out, James sounds unburdened even when singing about the weight of the modern world.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The oceanfront infinity pool is my personal favorite, but if a book and aimlessly floating for hours on end sounds more appealing, the quiet pool will be just right.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sounds
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