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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"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 • Mar. 25, 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

“It was a very strong quarter for HPE,” CEO Antonio Neri told Barron’s on Monday.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

In a release, CEO Antonio Neri said this was one of the company’s “most profitable quarters on record.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Again, Luke says that Salathiel was the son of Neri; but Chronicles says he was the son of Jechonias.

From The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ by Graves, Kersey

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