tit·u·lar
ˈti-chə-lər 
ˈtich-lər
1
a
: having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
the titular head of a political party
b
: existing in title only
especially
: bearing a title derived from a defunct ecclesiastical jurisdiction (such as an episcopal see)
a titular bishop
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a title
the titular hero of the play
3
: bearing a title : titled
titularly
adverb
: a person holding a title
Synonyms
Examples of titular in a Sentence
Adjective
Although retired, he remains the titular chairman of the company.
he's the titular head of the department, though it's the assistant managers who largely run things around here
Recent Examples on the Web
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Bill Skarsgård plays the titular character, a mute fighter hellbent on revenge, complete with a dry inner monologue voiced by H. Jon Benjamin.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Many of those diamond finds, who are now titular stars at pre-eminent dance companies, returned to perform in all their sparkling glory for the celebration, alongside up-and-comers to pay close attention to.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
For Nosrat, that comes down to mastering those four titular elements that balance out a meal.
—Marian Bull, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2024
The film's titular metaphor is especially salient in a scene in which Ethan implores Riley not to look at herself through a mirror but through his eyes, something many people told Snow during her own recovery.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
But the musical’s titular character is not so polished.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
The New Empire is a followup to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, and pits the titular behemoths against a new colossus that threatens the survival of humanity.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
Prior to his death, attributed to a drug overdose, the comedian and actor was in talks to voice the titular character in Shrek.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Shaun of the Dead (2004) Edgar Wright’s flawless examination of daily drudgery amidst a zombie apocalypse stars Simon Pegg as the titular Shaun and Nick Frost as his slacker friend, Ed.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Bill Skarsgård plays the titular character, a mute fighter hellbent on revenge, complete with a dry inner monologue voiced by H. Jon Benjamin.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Many of those diamond finds, who are now titular stars at pre-eminent dance companies, returned to perform in all their sparkling glory for the celebration, alongside up-and-comers to pay close attention to.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
For Nosrat, that comes down to mastering those four titular elements that balance out a meal.
—Marian Bull, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2024
The film's titular metaphor is especially salient in a scene in which Ethan implores Riley not to look at herself through a mirror but through his eyes, something many people told Snow during her own recovery.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
But the musical’s titular character is not so polished.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
The New Empire is a followup to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, and pits the titular behemoths against a new colossus that threatens the survival of humanity.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
Prior to his death, attributed to a drug overdose, the comedian and actor was in talks to voice the titular character in Shrek.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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