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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Generally speaking Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris from Alsace are dry, but even those with higher residual sugar exhibit vivid acidity that keeps them from seeming overly sweet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026 -
As usual, Momoa brought his infectious energy, seeming just as excited to be in a movie as audiences are to see him.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
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United are, however, also looking at the centre-back market.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Every franchise is looking for that game-changing find.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Working families on Staten Island are already feeling the consequences.—
Nicole Malliotakis,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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To their credit, Comptroller Mark Levine and Council Speaker Julie Menin have been sounding the alarm on this the last few months.—
Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Manchester trio’s latest album proposes a heady, rhythmic strain of post-punk that references familiar touchstones while sounding genuinely, deliriously disorienting.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Coming off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coming%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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