in keeping with

Idioms  

1. Conforming to, in harmony with, as in The new wing is in keeping with the house's original architecture, or His actions are not in keeping with his words. This expression uses keeping in the sense of “harmony,” as does its antonym, out of keeping with, as in The funeral arrangements were out of keeping with the family's wishes. [c. 1800] Also see in key; in line.

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Example Sentences

Miller's role in foreign policy, notes Lanza, is unusual – but in keeping with an unorthodox White House.

From BBC

He added that in keeping with a “long-term” perspective, this week’s selloff in S&P Global Inc.

From MarketWatch

In keeping with its US counterpart, Saturday Night Live UK will be written and rehearsed in the week of each show, before being performed live in front of a studio audience.

From BBC

TD estimates have the bank’s ROE improving 3 percentage points over the next two years, versus 1.5 points for the peer group, thanks in part to stronger net interest margin expansion in the U.S., improving U.S. loan growth, improving credit-loss provisions, and material share buybacks in keeping with a 12.5% CET1 capital ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an unusually personal royal film, King Charles has asserted his belief in the need for human life to work in keeping with the natural world - saying he would not be deterred by critics or scepticism.

From BBC

Related Words

• in accord with
• in accordance with
• in agreement with