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.
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But Texas is not among them, despite intense lobbying efforts, in keeping with the Lone Star State’s aversion to casino gambling.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
His response was in keeping with a president who is always keenly aware of the politics of the moment.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The method was also widely used in mainland China until government regulations started calling for steel and aluminum scaffolds, in keeping with international norms, in the 1990s.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch have been known to hold different political views than Lachlan, with James notably contributing to causes that are not in keeping with the opinions espoused on the cable network.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
His response was in keeping with a president who is always keenly aware of the politics of the moment.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The method was also widely used in mainland China until government regulations started calling for steel and aluminum scaffolds, in keeping with international norms, in the 1990s.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch have been known to hold different political views than Lachlan, with James notably contributing to causes that are not in keeping with the opinions espoused on the cable network.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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