Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
In Name.
In Name - as an adverb
By title or repute though not in fact
Example: "He's a doctor in name only"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in name onlyExample Sentences
"He is famous in name but not in reality."
"I am just a figurehead in name; all decisions are made by the board."
"She won the award in name only; others were more deserving."
"They elected her as their leader in name, but she had no real power."
"The restaurant is famous in name, but their food is mediocre."
