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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And in keeping with the company's mission, education is at the heart of everything, giving travelers the opportunity not just to experience the world but also to understand it more deeply.
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Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The findings are in keeping with reports from astronomers that SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are increasingly ruining their observations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
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Likewise, while 30-year bonds are sitting between 4% and 5%, in keeping with the general trend of the past few years.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The findings are in keeping with reports from astronomers that SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are increasingly ruining their observations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Discreet, warm, super-professional, and entirely in keeping with the surroundings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Likewise, while 30-year bonds are sitting between 4% and 5%, in keeping with the general trend of the past few years.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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