in keeping
Matching the style
In keeping means consistent or harmonious with something else.
A decision in keeping with company policy aligns with established rules.
Décor in keeping with the period matches the historical style.
The opposite, out of keeping, describes something that clashes or feels inappropriate: His casual attire was out of keeping with the formal occasion.
Suitable or proper
- suitableProper for purpose
- properSocially appropriate
- aptNaturally suited or inclined
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
seemly · befitting · correct · right · decorous · tactful · judicious · prudent
State of agreement
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- agreementShared position between parties
accord · line · step · tune · sync · harmony · concert · unison
Not varying or contradicting
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- uniformIdentical throughout
- unchangingNot varying at all
stable · regular · persistent · reliable · dependable · steadfast · unwavering · faithful
Traditional practices or import taxes
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
practice · precedent · legacy · ethos · culture · lore · observance · continuity
fitting
Suitable or proper
appropriate · seemly · befitting · correct · right · decorous · tactful · judicious · prudent · sensible
accordance
State of agreement
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
agreement · accord · line · step · tune · sync · harmony · concert · unison · observance
consistent
Not varying or contradicting
unchanging · stable · regular · persistent · reliable · dependable · steadfast · unwavering · faithful · true
customs
Traditional practices or import taxes
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
convention · practice · precedent · legacy · ethos · culture · lore · observance · continuity · preservation
in keepingincongruous
Not fitting together harmoniously
clashing · discordant · incompatible · at odds · inconsistent
in keepingbreaking with tradition
against the grain · unconventional · unorthodox · out of line · improper
in keepinginappropriate
Not suitable or fitting
unsuitable · unfitting · improper · unbecoming · out of character
keep, keeping, safekeeping, gatekeeper, housekeeping, bookkeeping, groundskeeper, scorekeeping, in keeping with