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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Subtle pepper spice tickles the tongue before the 80-proof spirit fades from memory.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Does travel allow for any form of escape from memory, or is escape impossible?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
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.
—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
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Does travel allow for any form of escape from memory, or is escape impossible?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
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.
—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
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 26 Jun. 2025.
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