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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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Adolpho Veloso’s cinematography evokes the stillness and grace of Terrence Malick, while Bryce Dessner’s original score — featuring contributions from Nick Cave on the titular song — stitches together the film’s spiritual undercurrent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The anthology film comprises three short stories set at the titular house, each taking place in a different century.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Some people — our beloved titular character, for example — need a full-on second chance at their whole lives.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The chilling events in The Exorcism of Emily Rose (portrayed by Laura Linney, Campbell Scott, Tom Wilkinson and of course, Jennifer Carpenter in the titular role) are nearly as frightening as the real-life events the film is loosely based on.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Adolpho Veloso’s cinematography evokes the stillness and grace of Terrence Malick, while Bryce Dessner’s original score — featuring contributions from Nick Cave on the titular song — stitches together the film’s spiritual undercurrent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The anthology film comprises three short stories set at the titular house, each taking place in a different century.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Some people — our beloved titular character, for example — need a full-on second chance at their whole lives.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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