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.
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The former is currently on his latest fundraising drive in memory of his sibling, who died from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of liver cancer, in January 2024, at just 50 years old.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Flowers were left on the steps of the Federal Building in memory of all who were abducted in ICE raids.
—Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
The gift was made in memory of Conte’s father, Pierre Conte, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his 70s and passed away in 2017, and underscores Conte’s strategic approach to philanthropy.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Stevens' letter has been in the possession of Fort Ticonderoga for decades, but the Arnold letter was recently given to the museum in memory of former trustee George M. Jones.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Flowers were left on the steps of the Federal Building in memory of all who were abducted in ICE raids.
—Genaro Molina, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
The gift was made in memory of Conte’s father, Pierre Conte, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in his 70s and passed away in 2017, and underscores Conte’s strategic approach to philanthropy.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Stevens' letter has been in the possession of Fort Ticonderoga for decades, but the Arnold letter was recently given to the museum in memory of former trustee George M. Jones.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in memory of
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“In memory of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20memory%20of. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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