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

In the 1960s, military leaders discovered that nearly one-third of young men were unfit for service because of conditions rooted in childhood poverty, poor health care, and limited educational opportunities. — Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Recorded in Texas and rooted in the sound of the border, Bobby Pulido’s enduring classic turns restless longing into warm, danceable energy. — Qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Within this context, La Perla’s proposition was rooted in exquisite pieces, never constrictive and special enough to warrant a new, expensive purchase. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

That abstract art installation is both a nod to the building’s former function—the historic home of the Portland Press Herald (Maine’s newspaper of record)—and to its urbane, artful spirit rooted in the local community. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026