in memory of

phrase

: 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

Osbourne was in Birmingham to mark the city’s first ever Ozzy Day, in memory of her husband. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Kylo's adoption fee was fully paid for in memory of Jim Ehrig, a fan favorite of Kylo's who passed away. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Williams runs her nonprofit, Richelle’s Heart, in memory of her mother, Richelle Williams. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

The house was named in memory of Dee Dee Pearson, a member of the trans community who was murdered in 2012. — J.m. Banks march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for in memory of

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