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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Chevrolet management had a big press conference on June 28, 1966, to announce the new car and in keeping with their practice of model’s names beginning with the letter C, announced the new car would be named Camaro.
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David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
That’s why, in keeping with the running mates’ tried role as attack machine, Vance and Walz each have been studying up on the rival’s record.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Three floors above ground are open, welcoming spaces in keeping with the adjacent piazza, while two below house beautifully minimalist exhibition galleries.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
The pitch was in keeping with Trump Steaks, Trump University, Trump Wine, and Trump’s other fly-by-night merchandising ventures.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
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David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
That’s why, in keeping with the running mates’ tried role as attack machine, Vance and Walz each have been studying up on the rival’s record.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Three floors above ground are open, welcoming spaces in keeping with the adjacent piazza, while two below house beautifully minimalist exhibition galleries.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
The pitch was in keeping with Trump Steaks, Trump University, Trump Wine, and Trump’s other fly-by-night merchandising ventures.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2024
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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