How to Use titular in a Sentence

titular

adjective
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  • Although retired, he remains the titular chairman of the company.
  • David Oyelowo stars in the series based on the life of the titular legendary law man.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The film is based partly on the 1937 noel of the same name and follows the titular boy during the Pacific War.
    — Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Instead of begging the titular hussy not to take her man, the Queen Bey’s song is a warbling warning.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
  • French Girl stars the two actors in a tricky love triangle with costar Evelyne Brochu in the titular role.
    — Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
  • As the titular agent, Gabriel Basso would return in the role of Peter Sutherland.
    — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The show stars Iain Armitage as the titular Sheldon Cooper.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The series tells the story of the titular Zulu king, who will be played by Charles Babalola.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The titular Daisy Jones is played by actress Riley Keough.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • In 2004, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson starred in a movie playing the titular characters.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2024
  • John Krasinski returns as the titular Ryan for the show's fourth and final season.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
  • Reubens returned to the big screen with his third and final film as the titular character in 2015 with Pee-wee‘s Big Holiday.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2023
  • The graphic novels followed the titular Scott, a slacker and bassist living in Toronto.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Mar. 2023
  • In the film adaptation of the Shakespeare classic, Olivier — who was white — used dark makeup to resemble the titular Moor of Venice.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
  • That project centered on a group of kidnappers who abduct a band of young people, one of which ends up being the titular character.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Frankie Muniz explained this week why his titular Malcolm in the Middle character was absent for two episodes of the show: The actor walked off the set.
    — Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The Princess starred Joey King as the titular royal who roundhouse-kicks her way out of an unfortunate betrothal.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Not that anyone else could play the titular character, but the two-time Oscar winner is super-choosy about her projects.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2024
  • In 1980, Lawrence appeared in the smash musical comedy The Blues Brothers as the titular brothers’ agent.
    — Victoria Edel, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Set on a 23-acre peninsula, the resort includes the titular four private beaches and two private coves for guests to explore, play on, and sprawl about.
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Eric Martin serves as the head writer of the show and Tom Hiddleston returns as the titular character.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Dakota Johnson may play the titular heroine in Madame Web, but the film also introduces a whole squad of new superheroes.
    — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2024
  • But hey, Lana’s busy schedule doesn’t appear to have led to any love lost with the titular character’s real-life counterpart.
    — Vulture, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Now, to mark the tale’s 80th birthday, a new monument has been unveiled on the Upper East Side of Manhattan: a four-foot-tall bronze statue of the titular character.
    — Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Sep. 2023
  • While the titular hot springs are a crown jewel, the log cabin spa—which uses skincare products chosen with the mountain-desert climate in mind—shouldn’t be overlooked.
    — Leah Silverman, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The Disney+ series stars Pedro Pascal as the titular character, a bounty hunter who travels through the outer reaches of the galaxy.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Despite the titular amalgamation, one grand party does take place at The Breakers.
    — Katie Bowman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
  • There is a new actor portraying the Time Lord, Ncuti Gatwa, who is taking over the titular role with the the forthcoming season 14, and who made his debut with the specials.
    — Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Expect some singing, a solid Halloween episode, and H. Jon Benjamin’s exhausted grunts as the series’ titular burger man in a seafood town.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2023
  • As the titular character, Margot Robbie is undoubtedly tailor-made for the role she was born to play.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 July 2023

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