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
Critics have praised Jessie Buckley’s and Paul Mescal’s indelible performances as Agnes and William Shakespeare — alongside a breakout turn from young Jacobi Jupe as the titular character.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The Star Wars actor played the accountant father of Tom Hiddleston's titular dance enthusiast, Chuck.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
In a dramatic twist, Huntrix, a girl group made up of the titular demon hunters, take over the concert, successfully drawing the focus of the fans and ensuring the Honmoon’s integrity.
—Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Connor’s gambit works, and all three characters go out dancing before concluding their evening with the titular scene.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
The Star Wars actor played the accountant father of Tom Hiddleston's titular dance enthusiast, Chuck.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
In a dramatic twist, Huntrix, a girl group made up of the titular demon hunters, take over the concert, successfully drawing the focus of the fans and ensuring the Honmoon’s integrity.
—Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Connor’s gambit works, and all three characters go out dancing before concluding their evening with the titular scene.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for titular
nominal
Adjective
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The current, nominal target for such a mission is 2027, but no reasonable observer believes that is possible.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Though the nominal focus is Hind Rajab herself, Ben Hania’s film is a window on the world of Palestine’s Red Crescent volunteer service.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titular. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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