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

Chief Executive Antonio Neri says demand connected to AI and data centers is so strong that customers are willing to wait or pay extra to get what they need.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Neri confirmed to Barron’s on Monday that is still expected.

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

Cadiz' old church, St. Philip Neri, is where the permanent endurance of the first outburst of patriotism in 1808 was made possible.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle

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