Neri

American

[nair-ee, ne-ree] / ˈnɛər i, ˈnɛ ri /

noun

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

Neri British

/ ˈnɪərɪ /

noun

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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Neri added that HPE expects to return about 75% of free cash flow to shareholders in fiscal 2027.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

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 ● Mar. 25, 2026

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 ● Mar. 15, 2026

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 ● Mar. 15, 2026

His face was said by St. Philip Neri to have shone with compelling personality.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle

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