in keeping with

Idioms and Phrases

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

McDonnell and some of his supporters have defended his record with the Sheriff’s Department, saying his administration only handed over the most dangerous criminals to federal authorities, in keeping with the laws.

From Los Angeles Times

In keeping with Ukrainian military protocol, only his first name was shared.

From Los Angeles Times

“I guess hip-hop has been closer to the pulse of the streets than any music we’ve had in a long time. It’s sociology as well as music, which is in keeping with the tradition of black music in America. If you read the musicology books, you don’t always get the full story.”

From Los Angeles Times

In keeping with the green theme, guests will arrive on a green carpet rather than red and South African landmarks will be illuminated in green light.

From BBC

But in keeping with government policy, there was nothing that could be pinned down as an explicit apology.

From BBC

Related Words

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