self-styled

[self-stahyld] / ˈsɛlfˈstaɪld /

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nominal adj.
so-called adj.

ADJECTIVE

nominal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ostensible titular

STRONG

formal given puppet simple

WEAK

alleged apparent as advertised honorary in effect only in name only mentioned named pretended professed purported seeming so-called stated suggested

Antonyms

WEAK

actual important real significant true

ADJECTIVE

so-called

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alleged formal purported

WEAK

allegedly commonly named itular nominal ostensible pretended professed self-named soi-disant wrongly named

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self-styled

The self-styled intergalactic space warrior said he was "more popular" when standing against Farage compared to Andy Burnham, after he picked up 95 votes when challenging the now-prime minister in Makerfield in June.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Analysts had anticipated a win for Farage but underestimated the appeal of the self-styled "intergalactic space warrior" from planet Sigma IX, who campaigns wearing a rubbish bin on his head.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Max Barrett was one of those people who voted for self-styled intergalactic space warrior Count Binface.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

An attorney for Las Vegas gambler and self-styled “fixer” Robert James “R.J.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

He did calisthenics each morning to get in shape for the rigors of the bush and discussed backcoun- try survival strategies at length with Bob, a self-styled survivalist.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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