as in nominal
being something in name or form only he's the titular head of the department, though it's the assistant managers who largely run things around here

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Recent Examples of titular The only catharsis or healing to be found in the film comes from the titular apology, more a rueful word of caution than anything else. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 The series stars AnnaSophia Robb, Melissa Fumero, Ben Rappaport and Aja Naomi King as four members of a garden club in the titular Detroit suburb whose lives become intertwined by scandal and a shared secret — a murder none of them wants to discuss. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025 Others suspect Irish actor Paul Mescal or Callum Turner, respective stars of Normal People and the Fantastic Beasts films, could revive the iconic titular character. India Brown, Robb Report, 26 June 2025 Jared Leto joins the franchise as the titular Ares, the manifestation of a sentient computer program that escapes into the real world. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for titular
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nominal
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  • Presumably, the series can conclude when our nominal adults finally do get grown.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
  • Treats and train rides are available for a nominal fee.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025

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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titular. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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