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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.

Example Sentences

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Her yellow, floor-length gown was in keeping with her classic sophisticated and elegant red carpet style.

From BBC

In keeping with the elegant surroundings, a deep red damask cloth draped the table, almost to the floor.

From Literature

In keeping with my longstanding policy of avoiding actions that might put me between the jaws of a crocodile, the expedition is not exactly the kind that might entice me to find my wading boots.

From The Wall Street Journal

She wore a pink sweat suit in keeping with “Cloud 9’s” artwork, one of several identical numbers she says she’s got in rotation at the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

The images have been posted on social media - where users have questioned how using AI instead of human models and photographers is in keeping with the fashion house's claim that it celebrates "creativity and Italian craftsmanship."

From BBC

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