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

Making a big noise about it before the event is bold but very much in keeping with Kerr's brand.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

This is in keeping with a revelatory conversation Mary has with Mr. Collins in which he introduces her to Aristotle’s theory about achieving happiness.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

But in reality the Auroville that now attracts thousands of tourists and yoga enthusiasts developed in a more organic way in keeping with the minimalist ecological principles of its people.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Homeland Security data from the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, the latest available, shows that of some 350,000 new permanent residencies issued, about 190,000—54 percent—were adjustments, which is in keeping with historical trends.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Also, in keeping with traditions of academic research at the time, the cultures were shared freely, without compensation and in good faith with scientists around the world who requested them.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Related Words

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