titular

Example Sentences

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It seems as though I’m entirely unsure of who is sparking the titular reminders of this saccharine, ridiculous, and oh-so-delightful melodrama.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

They moved on to the titular boxer in "Creed," tormented by his father's legacy, and the villainous Killmonger of "Black Panther," traumatized by being an orphan in a racist world.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The play, Marie and Rosetta, opens in Mississippi in 1946 with the titular characters a new double act rehearsing for their tour.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

ABC’s ‘R.J. Decker’ stars Scott Speedman as the titular detective reminiscent of Jim Rockford, whereas Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’ gives Arthur Conan Doyle’s sleuth an origin story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From "1984" by George Orwell