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Theroux

British  
/ θəˈruː /

noun

  1. Paul ( Edward ). born 1941, US novelist and travel writer. His novels include Picture Palace (1978), The Mosquito Coast (1981), and My Other Life (1996); travel writings include The Great Railway Bazaar (1975)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Lauren Sanchez Bezos, Whitney Cummings, Kimora Lee Simmons, Monica Lewinsky, Chelsea Handler and Justin Theroux were among the famous personalities celebrating the couple and the latest addition to their family in the comments section.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Going the opposite way, Justin Theroux, as the Jeff Bezos-like billionaire with the sensibility of an oaf, is awful from the start and his schtick gets more grating the more he presses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Theroux spoke to some of the space's most prominent figures - including UK streamer Harrison Sullivan, aka HS TikkyTokky, who is seen arguing with Theroux over claims he promotes misogynist views.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Despite the heated exchange, Theroux says he tried never to lose empathy for his opponent’s difficult position.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2017

Laboratory manual for chemical and bacterial analysis of water and sewage, by Frank R. Theroux, Edward F. Eldridge & W. LeRoy Mallmann. 3d ed. © 27May43; A173289.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1970 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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