in name
idiom
—used with a following statement to say that something is so by name or title but that is not the way things really are
The Emperor rules in name but not in fact.
She's my boss in name, but we're really more like partners.
Examples of in name in a Sentence
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Second, replacing Biden with anyone else would give Trump an insurmountable advantage in name recognition.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
Sean Foreman, a professor of political science at Barry University, said in name recognition alone, Martinez will likely jump to a top position in a crowded field.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Most of the Democratic candidates have the power of incumbency, in name recognition and fund-raising.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Advertisement Peel back the details and the connection to the Padres is in name and paycheck only.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
Sean Foreman, a professor of political science at Barry University, said in name recognition alone, Martinez will likely jump to a top position in a crowded field.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Most of the Democratic candidates have the power of incumbency, in name recognition and fund-raising.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Advertisement Peel back the details and the connection to the Padres is in name and paycheck only.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
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“In name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20name. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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