resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest
Examples of resurgence in a Sentence
There has been some resurgence in economic activity recently.
the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed
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The Dodgers rediscovered their home run swing in an 8-3 win over the Houston Astros, but Shohei Ohtani wasn’t part of their resurgence at the plate.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Reversing the trend requires higher defense spending among most NATO members, a resurgence of weapons production, investment in new technologies and deeper collaboration.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Precedent exists for a resurgence.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Reversing the trend requires higher defense spending among most NATO members, a resurgence of weapons production, investment in new technologies and deeper collaboration.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Precedent exists for a resurgence.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice
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