in name
idiom
—used with a following statement to say that something is so by name or title but that is not the way things really are
The Emperor rules in name but not in fact.
She's my boss in name, but we're really more like partners.
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The album highlights the close group of collaborators central to Ndegeocello’s recent albums, which are solo records in name only.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2024
Richard, 20, may be a gymnast in name and reputation.
—Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
This changed in the 2021 NCAA ruling allowing athletes to participate in name, image and likeness deals.
—Rahul Mukherjee, Axios, 20 July 2024
Athletes will have the ability to seek advisory opinions about a prospective NIL deal and challenge adverse determinations that their deals are NIL in name only.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 July 2024
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2024
Richard, 20, may be a gymnast in name and reputation.
—Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
This changed in the 2021 NCAA ruling allowing athletes to participate in name, image and likeness deals.
—Rahul Mukherjee, Axios, 20 July 2024
Athletes will have the ability to seek advisory opinions about a prospective NIL deal and challenge adverse determinations that their deals are NIL in name only.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 July 2024
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“In name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20name. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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