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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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The weekslong Swiss music celebration, Montreux Jazz Festival, revealed a typically diverse lineup of artists on Thursday for its 59th annual gathering, which will take place from July 4 – 19 in the titular city.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
On Gecko’s Garage, the titular Gecko repairs fire trucks, a helicopter, and even Santa’s sleigh alongside his three helper robots, called the mechanicals.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
The visual aesthetic is key: Ever since leroy’s titular project dariacore, whose artwork was ripped from the ‘90s TV show Daria, DJs in the scene have based their accounts around specific cultural ephemera—Arthur, The Amazing World of Gumball, Blue’s Clues.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Luna reprises his titular role as Cassian Andor in Season 2 of the Disney+ series, the first three episodes premiering April 22 on the streaming platform.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The weekslong Swiss music celebration, Montreux Jazz Festival, revealed a typically diverse lineup of artists on Thursday for its 59th annual gathering, which will take place from July 4 – 19 in the titular city.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
On Gecko’s Garage, the titular Gecko repairs fire trucks, a helicopter, and even Santa’s sleigh alongside his three helper robots, called the mechanicals.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
The visual aesthetic is key: Ever since leroy’s titular project dariacore, whose artwork was ripped from the ‘90s TV show Daria, DJs in the scene have based their accounts around specific cultural ephemera—Arthur, The Amazing World of Gumball, Blue’s Clues.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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