grounded in
idiom
1
: based on
These practices are solidly grounded in tradition.
a theory grounded in fact
2
: knowledgeable about the basics of (something)
She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics.
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The cases feel grounded in real life and have texture beyond the basic facts, motive and perpetrator.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Avirex’s revival is grounded in the same cultural energy that shaped Joey — a mix of creativity, grit, and individuality that continues to define the city today.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Flash Biometrics, a product of App-Order LLC, is focused on making digital identity verification faster, more secure, and grounded in trust.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
But audiences connect to the characters for reasons that are grounded in themes that kids from anywhere in the world can appreciate.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Avirex’s revival is grounded in the same cultural energy that shaped Joey — a mix of creativity, grit, and individuality that continues to define the city today.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Flash Biometrics, a product of App-Order LLC, is focused on making digital identity verification faster, more secure, and grounded in trust.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
But audiences connect to the characters for reasons that are grounded in themes that kids from anywhere in the world can appreciate.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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