rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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Andrea stayed home to homeschool the children, a decision rooted in Woroniecki’s belief that public schools were satanic.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Holifield is a Tallahassee native whose heritage is rooted in Mississippi, Barbados and Suriname.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Rather than viewing disability as pathological, this field sees disability as a variation of the human condition rooted in social barriers and exclusionary environments.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
The location places one of Austin’s most recognizable brands in front of millions of travelers each year, offering jewelry and accessories rooted in Texas heritage, reflecting a broader effort by airport officials to showcase homegrown retailers like Amy’s Ice Cream and BookPeople.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Holifield is a Tallahassee native whose heritage is rooted in Mississippi, Barbados and Suriname.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Rather than viewing disability as pathological, this field sees disability as a variation of the human condition rooted in social barriers and exclusionary environments.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
The location places one of Austin’s most recognizable brands in front of millions of travelers each year, offering jewelry and accessories rooted in Texas heritage, reflecting a broader effort by airport officials to showcase homegrown retailers like Amy’s Ice Cream and BookPeople.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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