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
Synonyms
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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Karla Sofía Gascón in the titular roleCourtesy of Netflix
One major critique levied against certain films about the struggles of marginalized people is the emphasis on trauma.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Lady Gaga, who stars as the titular villain's partner in crime, has finally broken her silence on the film's reception, which included mixed reviews and a disappointing theatrical run.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The murder mystery series follows a group of strangers whose lives intersect over the course of one week during their respective vacations at the titular luxury resort.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Roseanne Barr, who was fired by Disney from her titular ABC show in 2018 at the height of its ratings prowess, is plotting a TV comeback.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Read more: Everything to Know About the 2025 Oscars
Why Emilia Pérez has faced criticism for trans representation
Karla Sofía Gascón in the titular roleCourtesy of Netflix
One major critique levied against certain films about the struggles of marginalized people is the emphasis on trauma.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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