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, 29 Mar. 2025
The Hughleys chronicled the humorous exploits of the fictional Hughley family, made up of the titular comedian, Daniels, as his son, Elise Neal as matriarch Yvonne Williams-Hughley, and Ashley Monique Clark as daughter Sydney.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Is Anyone Returning From Previous 'Dexter' Series? Michael C. Hall returns as the titular anti-hero, Dexter Morgan.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
From Clyde Phillips and led by Michael C. Hall, who returns to the role of the titular serial killer, the cast also includes returning stars David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan and James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry Morgan.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Holmes' case received greater national attention from Hulu's 2022 show based on the crime, The Dropout, starring Amanda Seyfried in the titular role.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The Hughleys chronicled the humorous exploits of the fictional Hughley family, made up of the titular comedian, Daniels, as his son, Elise Neal as matriarch Yvonne Williams-Hughley, and Ashley Monique Clark as daughter Sydney.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Is Anyone Returning From Previous 'Dexter' Series? Michael C. Hall returns as the titular anti-hero, Dexter Morgan.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
From Clyde Phillips and led by Michael C. Hall, who returns to the role of the titular serial killer, the cast also includes returning stars David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan and James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry Morgan.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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