from memory
idiom
: without reading or looking at notes
She delivered the speech (entirely) from memory.
She can recite from memory the capitals of all the states of the U.S.
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It’s crafted from memory foam and lined with silky smooth fabric that’s breathable and soft.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
My grandmother suffers from memory loss, and my family faced a difficult decision about whether to place her in a nursing home.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Richardson said the attorneys care and have a thorough knowledge of Chesterton, often recalling things from memory.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
This footage, crafted to shape a national identity and celebrate the regime, was left to fade from memory.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
My grandmother suffers from memory loss, and my family faced a difficult decision about whether to place her in a nursing home.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Richardson said the attorneys care and have a thorough knowledge of Chesterton, often recalling things from memory.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
This footage, crafted to shape a national identity and celebrate the regime, was left to fade from memory.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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“From memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20memory. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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