come off (as)

verb

Definition of come off (as)next
as in to seem
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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  1. seem
  2. look
  3. feel
  4. sound
Verb
  • Shifting consumer preferences, economic challenges, war, inflation and threats of high tariffs seem to be paving the way for reliability in the spirits industry next year.
    Patrick Shorb, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Every detail seemed deliberately crafted—from the dynamic staging and the precision of the dancers to the audience.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of seem
Verb
  • Aside from making your spaces look visually exciting, these tools also provide you with a healthier, more productive lifestyle.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The test flight would pave the way for the Artemis III mission that looks to return humans to the surface, including the first woman, by mid-2027.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of look
Verb
  • Shifting those foundational structures can feel impossible, so by the time those endeavors reach consumers, the critiques are laid at the feet of delivery mechanisms such as Spotify and Instagram.
    T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, wine and liquor sales are down at restaurants, and restaurateurs are feeling it.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Despite the cautious outlook, Fed Chair Jerome Powell sounded an upbeat note on the state of the U.S. economy, especially relative to how other countries have performed.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • That includes nearly $30 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as officials have sounded alarm over the agency’s Disaster Relief Fund in recent months.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sound
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