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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Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Negri starred in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as the fix-it man in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe for the show's entire run from 1968 to 2001, alongside Fred Rogers' titular character.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Meanwhile both de Armas and González have expressed being open to starring in the film for the titular role.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The film stars Milly Alcock in the titular role.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
Adam and Eve After Cranach, 1971, an acrylic diptych modeled on Lucas Cranach the Elder’s 1526 painting of the titular couple.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Negri starred in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as the fix-it man in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe for the show's entire run from 1968 to 2001, alongside Fred Rogers' titular character.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Meanwhile both de Armas and González have expressed being open to starring in the film for the titular role.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The film stars Milly Alcock in the titular role.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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