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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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
Produced with director Ridley Scott, HYDE uses Depp’s likeness for the titular character.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Almost Famous' tropical holiday lineup includes cocktails like a Sugar Plum Mai Tai (rum, lime orgeat, cinnamon syrup and plum wine) and the titular Sippin' Santa (aged demerara rum, Amaro, lemon, orange, nutmeg and ginger).
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
The show will star Elle Fanning in the titular role of Margo, recent college dropout and aspiring writer as well as daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and former professional wrestler (Nick Offerman).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Embracing the bit has worked out for Larsson, who earned her first Grammy nomination this year for Midnight Sun’s titular single in the best pop dance recording category.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025
Produced with director Ridley Scott, HYDE uses Depp’s likeness for the titular character.
—Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Almost Famous' tropical holiday lineup includes cocktails like a Sugar Plum Mai Tai (rum, lime orgeat, cinnamon syrup and plum wine) and the titular Sippin' Santa (aged demerara rum, Amaro, lemon, orange, nutmeg and ginger).
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
The show will star Elle Fanning in the titular role of Margo, recent college dropout and aspiring writer as well as daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and former professional wrestler (Nick Offerman).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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