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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Warfare opens with a statement explaining that all events depicted are from memory alone, and both Garland and Mendoza worked with multiple people who’d been there that day to bring as much accuracy as possible. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025 It’s crafted from memory foam and lined with silky smooth fabric that’s breathable and soft. 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 See All Example Sentences for from memory

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“From memory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20memory. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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