came off (as)

past tense of come off (as)
as in seemed
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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  • The intentionally empty area around Sgr A*'s frame seemed to actually punctuate its conceptual and visual weight in a way its typical online backdrop of search bars and Google Chrome tabs never has for me.
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • By 2017, though, the Swedish DJ seemed to have reignited his passion for songwriting — and was doing his best to look inward with the hopes of discovering the key to happiness.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • Denver looked set to blemish the Chiefs’ undefeated campaign, until Wil Lutz’s 35-yarder was stuffed at the line.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • From the opening tip, Williamson looked explosive.
    William Guillory, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • Several of Erivo’s looks also include felting, which Tazewell said gave them an organic quality.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Came off (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/came%20off%20%28as%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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