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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The seeming authenticity of that formula perfectly serves the social-media narrative that the truth can come only from streamers and YouTubers.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026 -
And who can forget the seeming constant predictions that another recession was just around the corner?—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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The British company Lumie, which specializes in modern-looking light-therapy lamps, recently launched the Lumie Dash ($225), a compact, ten-thousand-lux model that comes in friendly colors like terra-cotta and pistachio.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Whiteroom + Cactus Contrast Waist Satin Trousers will elevate any knit while secretly feeling like pajamas, thanks to their drapey fit and drawstring waistband.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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At one point, the actress became hyper-focused on social media posts after feeling detached from the group.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Coogan said, sounding less appalled than giddy at the figure.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Local environmentalists have been sounding the alarm about growing pollution in the water, prompting discussions of restoring the lagoon to a healthy estuary ecosystem that supports native wetlands and wildlife.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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