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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For the after-party, Alix shed her custom dress for something a little more casual—yet still in keeping with the eclectic spirit of her bridal wardrobe. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024 Everyone should be empowered to speak up, solve root causes of issues and behave in an ethical manner in keeping with the company’s mission. —

Shivali Kukreja, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 But James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch are known to hold different political views than their brother, with James notably contributing to causes that are not in keeping with the opinions espoused on the cable network. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024 Ossietzky insisted that his sentence was in keeping with the principles of his profession. —

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