in memory of

Idioms  

1. As a reminder of or memorial to. For example, In memory of Grandma we put flowers on her grave every Easter, or In memory of our happy times here we've planted a little garden. [First half of 1300s]

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in memory of

A life-size Lego bench has been built in memory of a 12-year-old boy who died from cancer in 2020.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

Harvard’s Institute of Politics, founded in 1966 in memory of President Kennedy, is among the best-known.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

At the site where the LGBTQ+ nightclub once stood, mourners gathered overnight as names were read aloud and candles lit in memory of those killed during a Latin-themed Pride Month event.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

An online fundraiser in memory of Patel has so far raised more than £40,000.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

In our Belle-trunks, little stone mortuary tablets are packed alongside our dresses, in memory of our mothers.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton