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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American sophistication has its sprezzatura—Astaire made an art of it—but characteristically turns effortlessness outward, into charm, something ingratiating and democratic-seeming.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In walks an attractive similar-aged young lady seeming to require assistance, and that was my pivot point.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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Removing Stains From Bathroom Floors Grout is porous and absorbs all the moisture, dirt, and soap scum it’s exposed to, and that can leave it looking dark and dingy.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, Kai posed for her official UM Hurricanes golf team photo on media day, and shared the official snap of her looking happy and focused on Instagram.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

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Maybe there’s a part of the blueprint that says the folks in charge head to 2027 feeling pretty good about almost every position group except quarterback.

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

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