in keeping with

phrase

: 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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The move would be in keeping with layoff season at the other Hollywood majors. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Federal officials described their actions as morally necessary and in keeping with legal requirements. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Double Standard, the ground-floor bar, is a go-to for late-night drinks and a hip crowd, while the rooftop draws a steady stream of creatives with its panoramic cityscapes and lighthearted cocktails (in keeping with its stateside locations). — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The Conference Board’s reading is in keeping with similar surveys. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in keeping with

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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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