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

This latest incarnation is in keeping with the building’s long history in the community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

This, too, would be in keeping with the history of the American encounter with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The whole business was entirely in keeping with the season, the twists and turns and stings in the tail.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The buck has climbed since the start of the conflict, in keeping with its reputation as a global “safe haven” trade that typically does well during times of heightened geopolitical stress.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“It is in keeping with your pattern of behavior,” says Cara.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

Related Words

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