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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The trial is taking place before five judges and there is no jury, in keeping with a 2019 law that assigns to regional criminal courts trials of crimes punishable by 15 or 20 years, including rape and robbery.
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Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
The consolidation of the communications and policy roles is in keeping with recent streamlining at Netflix.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
As the series progressed, Kline also had fun dressing Joanne and Noah in clothes more in keeping with the other’s style, pointing to the scene where Noah meets Joanne’s friends.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024
The Earthshot Prize Dome seats 2,000 people and, in keeping with the event's sustainability theme, has already been used in many events across Africa.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
The consolidation of the communications and policy roles is in keeping with recent streamlining at Netflix.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
As the series progressed, Kline also had fun dressing Joanne and Noah in clothes more in keeping with the other’s style, pointing to the scene where Noah meets Joanne’s friends.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024
The Earthshot Prize Dome seats 2,000 people and, in keeping with the event's sustainability theme, has already been used in many events across Africa.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“In keeping with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20keeping%20with. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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