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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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
But instead of her long, curly, auburn hair flowing over the details of the frock, it was tucked into a faux bob with a little curl sitting slightly off-center on her forehead.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Mar. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Herno continued to fine-tune its total look proposition, while expanding its key outerwear universe by adding sophisticated metropolitan pieces, including cool faux patent leather bomber jackets, shown with matching pencil skirts, as well as high-neck leather shearlings with off-center zippering.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
An off-center handle makes this more visually appealing without compromising on volume held.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
But instead of her long, curly, auburn hair flowing over the details of the frock, it was tucked into a faux bob with a little curl sitting slightly off-center on her forehead.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
An off-center handle makes this more visually appealing without compromising on volume held.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Herno continued to fine-tune its total look proposition, while expanding its key outerwear universe by adding sophisticated metropolitan pieces, including cool faux patent leather bomber jackets, shown with matching pencil skirts, as well as high-neck leather shearlings with off-center zippering.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Off-center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-center. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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