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
Recent Examples on the Web
But in keeping with the mysticism of the body-swapping 1972 book by Mary Rodgers, which spawned Curtis and Lohan’s hit 2003 adaptation Freaky Friday (Jodie Foster had her 1976 version too), there is some woo-woo happening.
—
Jason Sheeler, People.com, 22 July 2025
His cryptic messages to the Times, which also referred to a mysterious military operation, seemed disconnected from reality and in keeping with various handwritten notes of his recovered by law enforcement.
—Dan Barry, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
But the choices also seem in keeping with the nature of the college, where ties aren't unusual.
—Jim Martin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Park District Executive Director Jay Lerner said the pricing is in keeping with the organization’s philosophy of providing affordable programs at a low cost.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in keeping with
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jason Sheeler, People.com, 22 July 2025
His cryptic messages to the Times, which also referred to a mysterious military operation, seemed disconnected from reality and in keeping with various handwritten notes of his recovered by law enforcement.
—Dan Barry, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
But the choices also seem in keeping with the nature of the college, where ties aren't unusual.
—Jim Martin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Park District Executive Director Jay Lerner said the pricing is in keeping with the organization’s philosophy of providing affordable programs at a low cost.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in keeping with
Cite this Entry
“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share