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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The pronatalist perspective generally supports government intervention to encourage procreation and is rooted in a belief that modern culture has failed to celebrate the nuclear family.
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Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
It’s rooted in a long-standing commitment to conservation through sustainable ranching practices like rotational grazing.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
All recipes are rooted in more than four decades of tradition and are still made with the same level of care.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Stewart’s hyper-competent persona functions as a comforting fantasy—one rooted in domestic excellence and aspiration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
It’s rooted in a long-standing commitment to conservation through sustainable ranching practices like rotational grazing.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
All recipes are rooted in more than four decades of tradition and are still made with the same level of care.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Stewart’s hyper-competent persona functions as a comforting fantasy—one rooted in domestic excellence and aspiration.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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