in memory of

idiom

: made or done to honor someone who has died

The monument is in memory of the soldiers who died in battle on this field.

He donated the painting in memory of his wife.

Examples of in memory of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This year’s dinner was a little different to those previous efforts, though—the meal was paid for by a generous donor, who did so in memory of her beloved tripod rescue dog Jack. —Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

Thanks to the generosity of complete strangers, my family and I were able to celebrate Thanksgiving that year—albeit in memory of my father. —Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 26 Nov. 2025

Introduced in 2002, the Richard Harris Award — presented in memory of the late Harry Potter star — recognizes an outstanding contribution by an actor to British film. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025

The Legislature has renamed highways or bridges in the state nine times in memory of specific people with connections to Idaho, according to state code. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for in memory of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove