in keeping

ADJECTIVE

becoming

Synonyms

STRONG

befitting conforming correct fit fitting right

WEAK

comme il faut compatible congruous decent decorous nice proper seemly worthy

Antonyms

STRONG

imprecise improper inaccurate inappropriate incorrect unfit unfitting unsuitable unsuited wrong

WEAK

indecorous tasteless ugly unattractive unbecoming unseemly

ADJECTIVE

compatible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adaptable appropriate consistent suitable

WEAK

accordant congenial congruent congruous consonant cooperative fit fitting getting along with harmonious having good vibes hitting it off in sync with in the groove like-minded meet on the same wavelength proper reconcilable simpatico sympathetic together

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improper unfitting unsuitable

WEAK

antagonistic antipathetic disagreeable incompatible inharmonious unsuited

ADJECTIVE

paradigmatic

Synonyms

WEAK

archetypal archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox patterned prevalent prototypal prototypic prototypical quintessential regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic typic unexceptional

ADJECTIVE

prototypal

Synonyms

WEAK

archetypal archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypic prototypical quintessential regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic typic unexceptional

ADJECTIVE

prototypic

Synonyms

WEAK

archetypal archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypical quintessential regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic typic unexceptional

ADJECTIVE

prototypical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

archetypal quintessential

WEAK

archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypic regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic typic unexceptional

ADJECTIVE

suitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advisable applicable apt convenient correct fitting good good enough handy proper reasonable relevant satisfactory sufficient suited useful

WEAK

apposite becoming befitting commodious condign copacetic cut out for deserved due expedient felicitous fit happy in character just kosher legit meet merited nice okay opportune peachy pertinent politic presentable requisite right righteous rightful seemly swell up to snuff user friendly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

awkward improper inadequate inappropriate inconvenient incorrect insufficient misbehaving stupid unacceptable unfitting unhandy unskilled unsuitable useless

WEAK

irrelevant

ADJECTIVE

typic

Synonyms

WEAK

archetypal archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypic prototypical quintessential regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic unexceptional

ADJECTIVE

typical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classic common commonplace emblematic exemplary natural normal ordinary quintessential regular symbolic

WEAK

archetypal archetypical average characteristic classical essential everyday expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character indicative matter-of-course model old hat orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypical representative standard standardized stock suggestive typic unexceptional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different eccentric extraordinary infrequent irregular rare refined uncommon unusual

WEAK

atypical unconventional unorthodox

Example Sentences

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But in reality the Auroville that now attracts thousands of tourists and yoga enthusiasts developed in a more organic way in keeping with the minimalist ecological principles of its people.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Most parents lose sleep over the amount of piecemeal work required to cobble together a summer schedule; very few relish the planning and spreadsheets and carpool rota involved in keeping their kids safe and occupied.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

It was a crowd-pleasing moment, to be sure, but more in keeping with the bygone era of TV variety shows than with prime Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

During the Christmas and New Year period, no two rounds of matches will take place within 60 hours of each other in keeping with commitments made to clubs to address congested schedules.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

This was in keeping with the wisdom of the day, but it was also about as wrong as a geological conclusion can get.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

in keeping

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