from memory
idiom
: without reading or looking at notes
She delivered the speech (entirely) from memory.
She can recite from memory the capitals of all the states of the U.S.
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The show’s reputation grew over time, though, as more viewers discovered its tricky tonal mix on DVD and streaming and as early, confused critical reactions faded from memory.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 5 June 2025
The rules of life change, and the old ones fade from memory.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
His girlfriend, Pamela Courson, recited one of the 27-year-old rockstar’s poems from memory.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Pollack says Post painted View of Olinda, Brazil, with Ruins of the Jesuit Church, among many other works, from memory and/or sketches.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 5 June 2025
The rules of life change, and the old ones fade from memory.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
His girlfriend, Pamela Courson, recited one of the 27-year-old rockstar’s poems from memory.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Pollack says Post painted View of Olinda, Brazil, with Ruins of the Jesuit Church, among many other works, from memory and/or sketches.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for from memory
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“From memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20memory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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