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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Earlier this year, the team decided to rebrand, choosing a name more in keeping with the brand's vision – and Fold was born.
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Farrell’s turn feels less like a full-blooded human and more like just one part of a complex equation — which is in keeping with the highly structured and allegorical nature of Allen’s film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The nuptials of the former Shiz University students includes a grand pink cake as well, in keeping with Glinda’s signature color.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
First Hand Films Founder and CEO Esther van Messel said the sales acquisition was in keeping with the company’s mission to amplify new narratives.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Farrell’s turn feels less like a full-blooded human and more like just one part of a complex equation — which is in keeping with the highly structured and allegorical nature of Allen’s film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The nuptials of the former Shiz University students includes a grand pink cake as well, in keeping with Glinda’s signature color.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
First Hand Films Founder and CEO Esther van Messel said the sales acquisition was in keeping with the company’s mission to amplify new narratives.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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