self-styled

[self-stahyld] / ˈsɛlfˈstaɪld /

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

Example Sentences

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Citing De la Espriella's "tremendous accomplishments in life, and his political support for me, personally," Trump gave the self-styled Colombian "Tiger" his "Complete and Total Endorsement."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

A self-styled "beauty consultant" allegedly allowed "dangerous" cosmetic procedures to be carried out despite a legal injunction against him, a court has heard.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Meet F-37, a figure in the indictment a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Ala., handed up last week against the self-styled antiracist nonprofit Southern Poverty Law Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Gorka’s path to the White House began in the cottage industry of self-styled terrorism experts that sprang up after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

St Thomas’ Hospital is thus the self-styled name of the hospital and that’s that.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

self-styled

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