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 Hamptons often makes headlines for its splashy, brand-new mansions with Himalayan salt rooms and bowling alleys in the basements, but some of the South Fork’s most impressive and coveted properties are much simpler, more free-spirited, and happily rooted in the past. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 The show, which debuted its fifth season in August, is rooted in the idea that humans are, well, weird. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Fashion trends may come and go, but wedding dresses are almost always rooted in the past and tradition. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 At 109, with her 110th birthday approaching this weekend, Randle’s decision speaks to a legacy of resilience rooted in both the tragedy and triumphs of Black America. Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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