How to Use keep it simple in a Sentence
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For styling, a pair of trousers or a maxi skirt will do — keep it simple.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 7 Sep. 2023
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But the key is not to go overboard—just keep it simple.
—Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 28 June 2023
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The goal is to keep it simple while finding smart ways to get creative, even when on the go.
—Noel Cody, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
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As for makeup, the key to the perfect cottagecore look is to keep it simple.
—Lauren Juarez, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2023
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Grab this one in a bold color or keep it simple with black or white.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
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As for her birthday plans this year, Shields would like to keep it simple.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
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To keep it simple, hair toners can add richness to the color of your hair and even shift the tone of it.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 10 Sep. 2023
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Better to keep it simple and hone the focus of your product.
—Liz Giorgi, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Better to keep it simple and hone the focus of your product.
—Liz Giorgi, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Or, keep it simple with the most basic, but foolproof white tee.
—Erika Veurink, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
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Love the look and price of Max & Lily's other bunk beds, but want to keep it simple (no slides or trundle beds)?
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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These keep it simple with sleek genuine leather and a matching white heel.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
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Just trying to keep it simple, get in a rhythm with pitching and not putting a ton of stock in the beginning.
—Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2023
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Start a brand new Google Sheet or keep it simple with a plain Word document.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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As for decor at their affair, the couple wanted to keep it simple.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
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To keep it simple, tretinoin is a prescription retinoid.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
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My mindset every game is to just keep it simple and that’s rebound, run and find open shots.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022
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In one sense, that fits the famous KISS principle, i.e., keep it simple, stupid.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Being aggressive and at the same time, just trying to keep it simple.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2022
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As a result, many leaders have been tempted to keep it simple.
—Bill Schaninger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2022
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Pair it with Chelsea boots and a colorful pair of socks, or keep it simple and replicate Markle’s look with a scarf and a statement bag.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
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Add a piece of holiday graphic art or keep it simple with just the framed fabrics.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
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Style it with block heels and a straw clutch for a wedding or keep it simple with strappy sandals and a sunhat on a day out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
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Just remember to keep it simple and uncluttered.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
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Remember, however, to keep it simple in terms of pattern and color.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
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Read on for their suggestions on how to keep it simple this holiday season.
—Whitney Roberts, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
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Layer it with a mix of fall florals and your favorite centerpiece, or keep it simple with a tapered candle display.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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Wear it under a leather blazer or faux fur coat to play with texture, or keep it simple with strappy heels.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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For a pre-race morning bite, keep it simple with a bagel and banana.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
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Just kind of keep it simple, match the market over time, get low fees.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2025
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