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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This music, rooted in the experiences of fishermen and people who recite lyrics on the banks of the Magdalena River, was not initially accepted by the middle and upper classes of that time.
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Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
Mental health chatbots that are rooted in science, created with expert input and monitored by humans could change the landscape, Wright said.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s still crafted with precision and depth, but it’s also rooted in cultural relevance, accessibility, and storytelling.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
Mental health chatbots that are rooted in science, created with expert input and monitored by humans could change the landscape, Wright said.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s still crafted with precision and depth, but it’s also rooted in cultural relevance, accessibility, and storytelling.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 2025.
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