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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Early in her memoir, Mlotek introduces its titular term, no fault, which refers to a divorce obtained without the designation of blame.
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Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
The film revolves around the titular character, played by Smith, who is an amnesiac, alcoholic, reckless superhero trying to remember his past.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Matt Damon is set to star as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca and titular hero of Homer's epic poem.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
In addition to reprising her role as titular slayer Buffy Summers, Gellar is also set to executive produce the series, along with Berman, Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui, all of whom were executive producers on the original series.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
The film revolves around the titular character, played by Smith, who is an amnesiac, alcoholic, reckless superhero trying to remember his past.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Matt Damon is set to star as Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca and titular hero of Homer's epic poem.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
In addition to reprising her role as titular slayer Buffy Summers, Gellar is also set to executive produce the series, along with Berman, Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui, all of whom were executive producers on the original series.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titular. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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