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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The backstory The property was built in 2017 by the renowned Nepali architect Prabal Thapa – a long, elegant two-storey structure in a U-shape, using local Baglung stone and timber in keeping with Mustang’s traditional Thakali architectural style.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Neville includes a clip from a London play about The Beatles that bore the unwieldy title John, Paul, George, Ringo…and Bert, featured some very bad wigs and makeup and, in keeping with the official story, cast McCartney as the villain.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Lismore edition will operate as an all-ages event and include fundraising initiatives, in keeping with the festival’s longstanding community focus.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
The man was not named, in keeping with British police practice, but the suspect in the case previously was identified as the former diplomat, who is 72.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Neville includes a clip from a London play about The Beatles that bore the unwieldy title John, Paul, George, Ringo…and Bert, featured some very bad wigs and makeup and, in keeping with the official story, cast McCartney as the villain.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Lismore edition will operate as an all-ages event and include fundraising initiatives, in keeping with the festival’s longstanding community focus.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
The man was not named, in keeping with British police practice, but the suspect in the case previously was identified as the former diplomat, who is 72.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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