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titular

[tich-uh-ler, tit-yuh-] / ˈtɪtʃ ə lər, ˈtɪt jə- /
ADJECTIVE
in name only
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ADJECTIVE
having a title
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Jaafar Jackson, the singer's real-life nephew, plays the titular role, with Colman Domingo and Nia Long portraying his parents.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Andrew and Melissa Shea’s documentary, about a small Michigan town that throws the largest celebration of the titular holiday, shows how patriotism transcends politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Shouldn’t Anne Hathaway’s titular Mother Mary be jet-setting on a world tour, or contending with her problems somewhere that feels a bit more apt for someone who’s supposed to be one of music’s biggest stars?

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Hulu’s British comedy starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement puts the titular best friends at odds when Alice’s 26-year-old daughter begins dating the much older Steve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Oceania has no capital, and its titular head is a person whose whereabouts nobody knows.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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