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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Miles’ statement is rooted in the actions of agency heads, art impresarios and museum staff in the 20th century. —

Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024 Instead, it is rooted in the makeup of nonprofit boards that overwhelmingly lack diversity and often fail to reflect the communities these organizations serve. —

Danielle Moss Cox, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Elsewhere, pieces like the 13 poltrona chair (poltrona is armchair in Italian) was crafted with a modern edge but rooted in classic Italian craftsmanship, with refined geometric precision. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 Charles is grieving a wife who died from complications related to Alzheimer’s, and the drama rooted in dementia is one of the things that Charles and the series take most seriously. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rooted in