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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Either way, Wanda comes out on top, her seeming death notwithstanding.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Yet my party of work friends lingered, seeming to savor the change of venue.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 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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Its longline fit offers coverage in blustery winds or rain without feeling too bulky in mild temperatures.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
At breakfast, people at the table next to me were talking about how their friend wasn’t feeling well and stayed in the room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 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

Definition of sounding

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