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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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Before joining the show, Bialik starred as the titular character on NBC's Blossom in the '90s.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Premiering June 26 in theaters and Imax, Supergirl sees Milly Alcock reprise her role as the titular superhero alter ego, Kara Zor-El, who celebrates her 23rd birthday while traveling across the galaxy with her dog Krypto.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 June 2026
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum — the titular grandma of Thailand’s 2024 box office phenomenon How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, the country’s Oscar submission that year — makes a special appearance in the film, a nod to her own Teochew-Thai heritage.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Like any village worth its weight in cobblestones, quirky characters, and quaint pubs, Three Pines’ titular Quebec town harbors its share of dark secrets.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Before joining the show, Bialik starred as the titular character on NBC's Blossom in the '90s.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Premiering June 26 in theaters and Imax, Supergirl sees Milly Alcock reprise her role as the titular superhero alter ego, Kara Zor-El, who celebrates her 23rd birthday while traveling across the galaxy with her dog Krypto.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 June 2026
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum — the titular grandma of Thailand’s 2024 box office phenomenon How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, the country’s Oscar submission that year — makes a special appearance in the film, a nod to her own Teochew-Thai heritage.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titular. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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