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titular

[tich-uh-ler, tit-yuh-] / ˈtɪtʃ ə lər, ˈtɪt jə- /
ADJECTIVE
in name only
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ADJECTIVE
having a title
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Muniz is best known for his titular starring role in the beloved Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle,” which ran for seven seasons in the early aughts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Jack had taken it straight from the titular character of “The Lorax,” a Dr. Seuss classic.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

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

Fast forward to 2026, and the 36-year-old can be seen on the big screen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as the VFX, motion-captured double of the titular hero.

From BBC Jul. 31, 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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