In keeping with means matching the style, character or tradition of something: in keeping with family tradition, we planted a tree; benches in keeping with the garden. The opposite is out of keeping with: a bright plastic sign on an old stone building.
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be in keeping with a style / tradition / character; in keeping with ..., ...; out of keeping with
- The new benches are in keeping with the garden's simple design.
- In keeping with family tradition, we planted a tree on her birthday.
- The bright plastic sign looked out of keeping with the old stone building.
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First versionThe quiet opening was in keeping to the mood of the film.
RevisionThe quiet opening was in keeping with the mood of the film.
According to, true to and similar to all use to, so it seems to fit here as well. But this phrase is fixed with with: in keeping with the mood. To became with, and the quiet opening matches the film.
In accordance with is about rules, laws and instructions: in accordance with the contract. In keeping with is about style and spirit: in keeping with the style of the house. Rules are followed in accordance with; an atmosphere is matched in keeping with.
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The colours suit the building's character: They are in keeping ___ its original style.
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with — The phrase is fixed with with: in keeping with its original style. To is not used after keeping here.
Describe a detail of a room, an outfit or a gift that suited the character of a place or event. Use in keeping with.
The handwritten labels are in keeping with the shop's informal atmosphere.
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