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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Double Standard, the ground-floor bar, is a go-to for late-night drinks and a hip crowd, while the rooftop draws a steady stream of creatives with its panoramic cityscapes and lighthearted cocktails (in keeping with its stateside locations). — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The Conference Board’s reading is in keeping with similar surveys. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 Dressier iterations had belted, lapel-less jackets reminiscent of a kimono in keeping with the nomadic theme of the collection or replaced the blazer with puff-of-air bombers in airy bouclé knit. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The French Catholic hierarchy strongly opposed the measures, in keeping with Catholic teaching that human life must be protected and defended from conception until natural death. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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