rooted in

phrase

: 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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Although evocative of another—perhaps cooler—time, the hotel still feels rooted in the Duke City via artistic touches and a Southwestern-leaning restaurant. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 The future of storytelling belongs to platforms rooted in truth, possibility, and community. Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Graduate by Hilton Columbus Graduate by Hilton Columbus captures the spirit of its Short North Arts District setting, with playful, collegiate design rooted in local culture. Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 And some have responded by seizing the female obsession with looks, already rooted in misogyny, and rebranding it with maximum toxicity—in other words, by becoming looksmaxxers. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooted in

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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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