in keeping with

phrase

: 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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That muted response is in keeping with the film’s blasé attitude toward our tech-heavy world. Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Inspired by men’s belt buckles, it was usually crafted in yellow gold, in keeping with the preferences of the era. Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026 The Republican vice president’s growing family is in keeping with his passionate advocacy for Americans to have more children. Darlene Superville, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Questions over whether autonomous vehicles and weapons are handy supplemental tools or disruptive innovations are in keeping with a long-running debate over what constitutes a revolution in military affairs. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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