
Titular
Narrow Usage
Often used in arts and media to describe someone representing a larger concept.

The actor was celebrated for becoming the titular superhero.
Not Just Heroes
While common with main roles, it also applies to less prominent ones associated with a title.

His portrayal of the titular villain was remarkable.
Possible Confusion
Don't confuse it with 'title role', which specifically means the role's name is the work's title.

Although the actor had the title role, another played the titular king.
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CeremonialHonoraryIn name onlyNominalSymbolic
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