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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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 July 2025
On film, Culkin received a Gotham Award nomination for his titular performance in Gabriel.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Beyond the film’s campy appeal — the original movie captured audiences for the titular character’s killer dance moves and tag lines — the film poses of-the-moment questions around AI usage.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Similarly, Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, also airing in 2022, sparked controversy, with actress Moses Ingram becoming the target of coordinated attacks, prompting public support from Disney and Ewan McGregor, who played the titular character.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
In retrospect, both fans and Grenier himself have asserted that Nate may be the actual villain of The Devil Wears Prada, and not the titular devil herself.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 July 2025
On film, Culkin received a Gotham Award nomination for his titular performance in Gabriel.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Beyond the film’s campy appeal — the original movie captured audiences for the titular character’s killer dance moves and tag lines — the film poses of-the-moment questions around AI usage.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Similarly, Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, also airing in 2022, sparked controversy, with actress Moses Ingram becoming the target of coordinated attacks, prompting public support from Disney and Ewan McGregor, who played the titular character.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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