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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At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The Portage Township School Board gave itself pay raises Monday in keeping with a new state law.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The extension is also in keeping with what the club has done as of late.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Concept images released of the ballroom show the ballroom lined with golden chandeliers and golden chairs, very much in keeping with President Trump's gilded Oval office additions during his second term.
—James Bickerton
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The Portage Township School Board gave itself pay raises Monday in keeping with a new state law.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The extension is also in keeping with what the club has done as of late.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Concept images released of the ballroom show the ballroom lined with golden chandeliers and golden chairs, very much in keeping with President Trump's gilded Oval office additions during his second term.
—James Bickerton
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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