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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Example Sentences

The group then met up outside Downing Street to sing You'll Never Walk Alone in memory of the project founder, Susan McKay.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The 41-year-old is raising money for charity in memory of his childhood sweetheart, Anneka, who was 33 when she died in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

They can usually direct their donations toward funding a specific mission – perhaps in memory of a favorite professor, supporting cancer research or to support extracurricular activities such as sports.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Known to his social media followers as Pen y Fan Dan, Daniel took on the challenge in April in memory of his wife Rita, who died from bowel cancer.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It was done in memory of that poor sailor.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel