All in name only synonyms
in name on·ly
I i adj in name only
- ostensible — outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
- titular — existing or being such in title only; nominal; having the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc.: the titular head of the company.
- nominal — being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- given — past participle of give.
- puppet — an artificial figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand, rods, wires, etc., as on a miniature stage. Compare hand puppet, marionette.
- formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- alleged — An alleged fact has been stated but has not been proved to be true.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- honorary — given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
- mentioned — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
- named — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
- pretended — Informal. make-believe; simulated; counterfeit: pretend diamonds.
- professed — avowed; acknowledged.
- seeming — apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
- so-called — called or designated thus: the so-called Southern bloc.
- stated — of or relating to the central civil government or authority.
- suggested — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- purported — reputed or claimed; alleged: We saw no evidence of his purported wealth.
- self-styled — styled, called, or considered by oneself as specified: a self-styled leader.