in name

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Adverbial in name has 1 sense

in name, in name only - by title or repute though not in fact; "he's a doctor in name only"

Definitions from the Web

Term: In Name

Part of Speech: phrase

Senses:

so named; called
by reputation; in theory but not in reality

Usage:

She is not our boss in name only, she is the one who makes all the decisions.
The company claims to be eco-friendly, but in name only, as their products still harm the environment.

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