COMING OFF (AS) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

coming off (as)

verb

present participle of come off (as)

as in seeming

to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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But for Miami, adding Giannis and LeBron would have made Miami a legitimate East contender with championship hopes no longer fanciful or seeming far off.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Despite the seeming horror of it all, the world just bumbles onwards.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of seeming

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Cyrus’ flawless-looking skin was in part thanks to the Maybelline New York Lifter Plump and Glow Foundation, a sheer base that can be built up for more coverage.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Other air styler round brushes leave my fine hair looking more wind-swept than blown-out, with a ton of fly-aways.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026

Definition of looking

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However, instead of feeling guilty about her time away from home, Huntington-Whiteley wants her work ethic to serve as an inspiration for her daughter.

— Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Thanks to a sprint-pace El Niño, humidity is feeling tropical across coastal Southern California.

— Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of feeling

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No, this new flat-plane-crank V-8 is not the ultimate in silent running, sounding a little vocal at higher revs.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
For now, bitcoin and crypto traders are sounding increasingly happy for the price to remain flat, provided there isn’t another major decline.

— Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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