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
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
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Adapted from the titular national treasure’s The Seven Dials Mystery by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall, this is a reassuringly old-school, three-part potboiler packed with witty quips and startling twists.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s movie follows the titular boy (Maxwell Simba) who is kicked out of school because his parents can’t afford tuition.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Its titular demand for love is as much a plea for acceptance on behalf of the United States’ immigrant community as a Brazilian call for peace across the Americas.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for titular
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
In addition to the film being nominated for Best Picture, Best Casting and Ensemble, Best Production Design and Best Editing, Chalamet earned a nod for Best Actor for his portrayal as its titular character.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Adapted from the titular national treasure’s The Seven Dials Mystery by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall, this is a reassuringly old-school, three-part potboiler packed with witty quips and startling twists.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Chiwetel Ejiofor’s movie follows the titular boy (Maxwell Simba) who is kicked out of school because his parents can’t afford tuition.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Its titular demand for love is as much a plea for acceptance on behalf of the United States’ immigrant community as a Brazilian call for peace across the Americas.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for titular
Cite this Entry
“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share