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
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The great Derek Jacobi plays the titular 12th century monk who was once a soldier of the Crusades.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
More than three decades after playing Chris Hillard, the now-46-year-old actor shared his favorite memory with the late comedian, who played Daniel Hillard — his on-screen dad who transforms into the film's titular nanny.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
This is because the main enemies in this game look to be large chitinous alien monsters, which your titular Gundam can slice into tiny pieces.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
The titular bear, who communicates with the girl through language—seemingly telepathic—plays a crucial role in her survival.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The great Derek Jacobi plays the titular 12th century monk who was once a soldier of the Crusades.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
More than three decades after playing Chris Hillard, the now-46-year-old actor shared his favorite memory with the late comedian, who played Daniel Hillard — his on-screen dad who transforms into the film's titular nanny.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
This is because the main enemies in this game look to be large chitinous alien monsters, which your titular Gundam can slice into tiny pieces.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for titular
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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