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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Its reception was rather reserved, perhaps in keeping with the film’s subject matter of grief and death.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Some 90% of the films in competition are debut features, in keeping with Raindance’s track record as a launchpad for new filmmakers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
Some 90% of the films in competition are debut features, in keeping with Raindance’s track record as a launchpad for new filmmakers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 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 May. 2024.
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