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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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.
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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
Attendees often wear outlandish attire in keeping with the event's theme.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 May 2024
The two men were picking up soldiers to be driven away from the front last October, said Mykola, who asked to be identified by only his first name in keeping with military protocol.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 5 May 2024
The announcement is in keeping with Sanchez’s knack for keeping Spaniards on their toes.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
After Trump won the Iowa caucuses this past January, MSNBC, in keeping with company policy, refusedto air his victory speech.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Dogs are permitted in some areas in keeping with the park's guidelines.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Obama was a conservative dresser during his presidency, in keeping with the traditional suits beloved by Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
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
Attendees often wear outlandish attire in keeping with the event's theme.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 May 2024
The two men were picking up soldiers to be driven away from the front last October, said Mykola, who asked to be identified by only his first name in keeping with military protocol.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 5 May 2024
The announcement is in keeping with Sanchez’s knack for keeping Spaniards on their toes.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
After Trump won the Iowa caucuses this past January, MSNBC, in keeping with company policy, refusedto air his victory speech.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Dogs are permitted in some areas in keeping with the park's guidelines.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Obama was a conservative dresser during his presidency, in keeping with the traditional suits beloved by Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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