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 Carolina Panthers donated a Keep Pounding drum to Atrium Health Levine Children's in memory of an 8-year-old fan, Roswell Hynson, who passed away earlier this year from cancer.
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The awards, presented in memory of A.M Beresford-Cooke, were judged by industry experts led by digital media consultant Terry Marsh.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 July 2024
The gesture, ordered by Gov. Tony Evers, is in memory of a longtime state employee and National Guard veteran.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2024
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Rosenblatt can be made to the Sansum Clinic, a nonprofit outpatient health care organization.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The awards, presented in memory of A.M Beresford-Cooke, were judged by industry experts led by digital media consultant Terry Marsh.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 July 2024
The gesture, ordered by Gov. Tony Evers, is in memory of a longtime state employee and National Guard veteran.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2024
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Rosenblatt can be made to the Sansum Clinic, a nonprofit outpatient health care organization.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 17 July 2024
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“In memory of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20memory%20of. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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