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

Examples of rooted in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While clearly rooted in some serious history and tradition, according to Spohn, fencing’s representation in media is its most powerful draw. — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Some of the reason for this is rooted in a foreign influence campaign designed to denigrate America’s artificial intelligence dominance so that China, in particular, can dominate the technology and jobs of the future. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026

That view is rooted in two-and-a-half centuries of market evolution. — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

While a dry manicure is often confused with a Russian manicure, The Shade’s approach is rooted in the long-term sustainability of the nail, maintaining the nail bed and exfoliating the skin around the nail rather than aggressively cutting it back. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026