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

Maybe voters thought prisoners should be made to work as part of their punishment, which would be in keeping with the broader “tough on crime” tilt of this year’s electorate.

From Los Angeles Times

It would also be in keeping with the modern GOP, which over the past decade has been transformed into a vehicle for Trump and his personal brand of right-wing authoritarianism.

From Salon

Their pledges are all in keeping with Trump’s broader promise to dismantle much of the federal bureaucracy and bring what remains under his personal control.

From Los Angeles Times

In a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Conservative MP Shivani Raja said the decision was "not in keeping with the customs of many Hindus" and displayed a "disappointing lack of knowledge of the customs and traditions that many British citizens hold dear".

From BBC

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

Related Words

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