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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Of course, no discussion of Danny Phantom would be complete without mention of its insanely iconic theme song, which lays out the show’s premise in less than a minute and which most fans can probably recite from memory in a single breath.
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Josh Weiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Despite standard commemorations like biographies, building dedications, oral histories, and even a postage stamp, Perkins receded from memory by the late 20th century, becoming little more than a trivia answer.
—Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made By History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, the actor posted a clip of himself reciting the Ezekiel 25:17 Bible verse, a notable moment for his character, from memory.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
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Josh Weiss, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Despite standard commemorations like biographies, building dedications, oral histories, and even a postage stamp, Perkins receded from memory by the late 20th century, becoming little more than a trivia answer.
—Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made By History, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, the actor posted a clip of himself reciting the Ezekiel 25:17 Bible verse, a notable moment for his character, from memory.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Best Pillows, Tested and Reviewed: Upgrade your sleep setup with our top picks, from memory foam and down, to down alternative and latex, tested by our editors.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
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