Definitions

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

Some self-styled guardians of journalism think I should include a paragraph like the preceding one in every article I write.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

He estimates he’s sold 460 of its roughly 2,500 homes, becoming a self-styled historian who knows stories behind houses going back generations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

"Bin day cometh," quipped Binface, the self-styled "intergalactic space warrior" from the fictional planet Sigma IX.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

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

Cleon the self-styled Great was no better, however.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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