Bowles

American  

[bohlz] / boʊlz /

noun

1. Chester, 1901–86, U.S. statesman and author: special adviser on Afro-Asian and Latin American affairs; ambassador to India 1951–53, 1963–69.

2. Paul (Frederic), 1910?–1999, U.S. novelist and composer.

3. Samuel, 1826–78, U.S. journalist.

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Bowles British  

/ bəʊlz /

noun

1. Paul . 1910–99, US novelist, short-story writer, and composer, living in Tangiers. His novels include The Sheltering Sky (1949) and The Spider's House (1955)

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Bowles

Tampa Bay’s defense looks like vintage Todd Bowles again in the preseason, blitzing from multiple angles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

My interest in writing and literature revolved around darker themes, whether it was the Beats or Paul Bowles or whatever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians -- Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones -- died following what media said was a night out on the town in Vang Vieng in November 2024.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Sydney had been raised by an eccentric Edwardian publisher and would-be Conservative political thinker, Thomas Bowles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

After John and his mother had left, Elijah went up to Mr. Bowles, who was wrapping up the mic cords.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio