in keeping with
idiom
: agreeing with or sharing important qualities with (something)
The decorations in the house are in (perfect) keeping with her personality.
In keeping with the overall design of the park, the playground will remain small.
Examples of in keeping with in a Sentence
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Its reception was rather reserved, perhaps in keeping with the film’s subject matter of grief and death.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Some 90% of the films in competition are debut features, in keeping with Raindance’s track record as a launchpad for new filmmakers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2024
Plus, in keeping with the brand’s skincare line, it’s formulated with probiotic extracts, and it’s made without harmful ingredients like parabens and sulfates.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Niger’s decision was in keeping with a recent pattern by countries in the Sahel region, an arid area south of the Sahara, of breaking ties with Western countries.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The vibes of the titanium model are 100 percent in keeping with those important post-World War II historical roots.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
The policy is in keeping with the Biden administration’s overall approach to China, which has included a lot of tough talk and occasional action but which consistently fails to produce any meaningful consequences for the regime’s wrongdoing.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 May 2024
The black attaché, which showcased a simple two-hand clock and gold hardware, gave the Australian hooper’s ensemble a Mad Hatter-esque feel that was in keeping with the fantastical dress code.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Thomas said campus leadership initially instructed him to develop a plan without the use of police officers, in keeping with UC systemwide guidelines to first rely on communication with protesters and deploy law enforcement as a last resort.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Some 90% of the films in competition are debut features, in keeping with Raindance’s track record as a launchpad for new filmmakers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2024
Plus, in keeping with the brand’s skincare line, it’s formulated with probiotic extracts, and it’s made without harmful ingredients like parabens and sulfates.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Niger’s decision was in keeping with a recent pattern by countries in the Sahel region, an arid area south of the Sahara, of breaking ties with Western countries.
—Eric Schmitt, New York Times, 19 May 2024
The vibes of the titanium model are 100 percent in keeping with those important post-World War II historical roots.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
The policy is in keeping with the Biden administration’s overall approach to China, which has included a lot of tough talk and occasional action but which consistently fails to produce any meaningful consequences for the regime’s wrongdoing.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 May 2024
The black attaché, which showcased a simple two-hand clock and gold hardware, gave the Australian hooper’s ensemble a Mad Hatter-esque feel that was in keeping with the fantastical dress code.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Thomas said campus leadership initially instructed him to develop a plan without the use of police officers, in keeping with UC systemwide guidelines to first rely on communication with protesters and deploy law enforcement as a last resort.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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