Neville
Americannoun
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Richard. Earl of Warwick.
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a male given name: an Old North French family name, taken from a placename.
Example Sentences
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Neville is smart enough as a documentarian to leave out platitudes, but also to let access to Michaels’ Maine retreat be a vibe rather than some knockout reveal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Neville hedges his bet by filling us in on Michaels’ spotlight apprehension, making his reticence a through line.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
She was joined at King Power Stadium by WSL stalwarts Ashleigh Neville, 32, from Tottenham and Manchester United striker Rachel Williams, 38, among others.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Neville, who won an Oscar directing a documentary about backup singers, “20 Feet From Stardom,” hoped to understand how McCartney battled those odds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
“You show spirit and bravery, and you come of noble stock. You will make a very valuable Death Eater. We need your kind, Neville Longbottom.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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