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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It’s produced spontaneously, though more or less in keeping with its creator’s guidance. Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 And yet, the film’s irreverent tone feels largely in keeping with the author’s own politeness-be-damned approach to children’s entertainment. Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 The original Nobel Prizes — in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace — have been awarded since the turn of the last century, in keeping with the wishes of their namesake, the inventor and businessman Alfred Nobel. Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025 The prisoner release comes after Hamas freed all remaining Israeli hostages in keeping with the agreement on Monday afternoon. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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