1
: not exactly in the center of something
The mirror over the sink is a little bit off-center.
2
: different or unusual
He has an off-center sense of humor.
: not exactly in the center of something
He hung the picture off-center.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 25 June 2025
Cantilever patio umbrellas, on the other hand, have an off-center or side-mounted pole sitting in a base that provides more open, unobstructed space and better shade for lounge or conversation setups.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Her bag served as the perfect backdrop for her red and white starburst manicure, a mix of white stars on cherry red lacquer and red French tips with smaller, off-center stars.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 25 June 2025
Cantilever patio umbrellas, on the other hand, have an off-center or side-mounted pole sitting in a base that provides more open, unobstructed space and better shade for lounge or conversation setups.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Adverb
The screw holes that connected the poles were a bit off-center, so a drill was needed to expand them for the screws to fit.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
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“Off-center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-center. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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