Neri

American  

[nair-ee, ne-ree] / ˈnɛər i, ˈnɛ ri /

noun

1. Saint Philip Filippo Neri, 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory.

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Neri British  

/ ˈnɪərɪ /

noun

1. Saint Philip. Italian name Filippo de' Neri. 1515–95, Italian priest; founder of the Congregation of the Oratory (1564). Feast day: May 26

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Example Sentences

Roberto Neri, chief executive of The Ivors Academy, says this year's nominations reflect the "strength, diversity and global influence" of British and Irish songwriting.

From BBC

"An Ivor Novello Award has for over 70 years been the most prestigious recognition of excellence in music and I'd like to thank our judges for working hard to recognise this year's nominees," adds Neri.

From BBC

In San Francisco, Laura Neri has already enrolled her 4- and 7-year-old daughters in a Russian math camp or others focused on theater and Capoeira, the Brazilian martial art.

From The Wall Street Journal

Conspiracy theories are already swirling in local parent groups about tech-savvy caregivers who have figured out how to hack municipal websites and grab spots early, Neri said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We don’t have the technical skills for this,” Neri said.

From The Wall Street Journal