as in nominal
being something in name or form only
he's the titular head of the department, though it's the assistant managers who largely run things around here
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Kimberly nearly gives another character a lobotomy, kidnaps a baby, and plants a set of explosives around the titular apartment complex, which all land her in an institution and under the care of Dr. Burns.
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EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More Entertainment: Tom Holland Reacts to 'Spider-Man' 4 Announcement
Starring David Corenswet as the titular Man of Steel, the film is looking to reset the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) after multiple films didn't meet expectations critically or financially.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Greeting the crowd at Caesar’s Palace as part of Warner Bros.' preview presentation were David Corenswet, who plays the titular Man of Steel; Rachel Brosnahan, who plays journalist Lois Lane; and Nicholas Hoult, who plays the villainous Lex Luthor.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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
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EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More Entertainment: Tom Holland Reacts to 'Spider-Man' 4 Announcement
Starring David Corenswet as the titular Man of Steel, the film is looking to reset the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) after multiple films didn't meet expectations critically or financially.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Greeting the crowd at Caesar’s Palace as part of Warner Bros.' preview presentation were David Corenswet, who plays the titular Man of Steel; Rachel Brosnahan, who plays journalist Lois Lane; and Nicholas Hoult, who plays the villainous Lex Luthor.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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
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“Titular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/titular. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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