titular
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It opens at Harrenhal on the eve of an infamous tournament that set in motion events leading to the overthrow of King Aerys II Targaryen, the titular mad king.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Our titular heroine is only 13 years old when her escapade begins – a little more mature than most of the director’s protagonists, but still innocent enough not to be jaded.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The titular crime in “The Kidnapping of Arabella” isn’t exactly one of history’s great felonies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
He was later made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007 and accepted a knighthood in 2022 after changes to New Zealand's honours system allowed recipients to adopt titular honours.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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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