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.
Examples of in keeping with in a Sentence
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Obama was a conservative dresser during his presidency, in keeping with the traditional suits beloved by Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Anantara Mina Al Arab For something very in keeping with Ras Al Khaimah’s claim to be the nature Emirate, the Anantara Mina Al Arab offers the Emirate's first over-water bungalows, with many overlooking the mangroves.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But the citrus is fresher, and more in keeping with the lighter vibe of this still delightfully warming soup.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
That’s in keeping with the distillery’s commitment to using local grains grown in the Lone Star State, including corn, wheat and barley.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
The tune was in keeping with Cheech and Chong’s classic routines of story songs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024
Of course, in keeping with her plan to shift the music industry back to a physical sales model, Act III will only be available to purchase through big-box retailers and small record stores.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invested in building new cultural institutions—including a national showpiece in New Delhi that, when completed, may be the world’s largest museum—that champion a cohesive, Hindu-centric national identity in keeping with the ideology of the ruling party.
—Suzanne Nossel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024
Each set appears to have been decorated at great expense, in keeping with the characters’ luxe tastes.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Anantara Mina Al Arab For something very in keeping with Ras Al Khaimah’s claim to be the nature Emirate, the Anantara Mina Al Arab offers the Emirate's first over-water bungalows, with many overlooking the mangroves.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But the citrus is fresher, and more in keeping with the lighter vibe of this still delightfully warming soup.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
That’s in keeping with the distillery’s commitment to using local grains grown in the Lone Star State, including corn, wheat and barley.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
The tune was in keeping with Cheech and Chong’s classic routines of story songs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024
Of course, in keeping with her plan to shift the music industry back to a physical sales model, Act III will only be available to purchase through big-box retailers and small record stores.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invested in building new cultural institutions—including a national showpiece in New Delhi that, when completed, may be the world’s largest museum—that champion a cohesive, Hindu-centric national identity in keeping with the ideology of the ruling party.
—Suzanne Nossel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Feb. 2024
Each set appears to have been decorated at great expense, in keeping with the characters’ luxe tastes.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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