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

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His music, rooted in '90s R&B, resonates strongly with international audiences, particularly in the US and Latin America. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 For Franklin, the showcase serves as a statement to mainstream society that Native people and Native artists, past and present, are rooted in California’s identity. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Without the nuances of Morton’s performance, the Circe scene as written by Nolan is rooted in men’s questionable fear of being accused of violence against women rather than the tragedy of how women navigate that very real threat to our lives. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Through four generations, the Prisco family tree became deeply rooted in the store – with aunts, uncles, spouses and dozens of cousins all pitching in to stock shelves, slice meat and display produce. Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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