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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While the past few months have highlighted rifts that time has yet to heal, Juvenile’s stance underscores a deeper desire — one rooted in decades of brotherhood and shared history — to see the Hot Boys move forward together rather than fall apart.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Not to mention, Village Apothecary is rooted in the South, and each product is crafted in small batches in Birmingham.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The competitive program targets producers of South Asian descent and projects rooted in the diaspora experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Located about an hour south of Hartsfield-Jackson, the 3,800-acre property—filled with pecan groves, pastures, forests, and lakes—is rooted in Visconti di Modrone’s family history.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Not to mention, Village Apothecary is rooted in the South, and each product is crafted in small batches in Birmingham.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The competitive program targets producers of South Asian descent and projects rooted in the diaspora experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Located about an hour south of Hartsfield-Jackson, the 3,800-acre property—filled with pecan groves, pastures, forests, and lakes—is rooted in Visconti di Modrone’s family history.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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