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 only nuclear defense worth believing in is disarmament — rooted in treaties, inspections and verification.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Either way, the smallest change can have a ripple effect, especially one that is rooted in truth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Your collections are always rooted in culture.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
While rooted in Japanese social reality, Collantes believes the film’s themes resonate globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Either way, the smallest change can have a ripple effect, especially one that is rooted in truth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Your collections are always rooted in culture.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
While rooted in Japanese social reality, Collantes believes the film’s themes resonate globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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