resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 

: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence

a resurgence of interest

Synonyms of resurgence

• revival
• rebirth
• renewal

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Coal’s resurgence Energy demand is a big part of why coal has made an unexpected comeback, despite its costs. — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Certainly not most people, including this critic and presumably Duff herself, who comes across as more than just a bit in awe of the resurgence in her career after many years out of the white-hot celebrity spotlight. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Against a surge in antisemitic attacks since the Israel-Hamas war, Macron declared July 12 a national day honoring Dreyfus’ exoneration, as Dreyfus’ 99-year-old grandson lamented antisemitism’s resurgence. — Masha MacPherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

There’s been a resurgence in vintage novelty t-shirts, merch tops, and of course, soccer jerseys, and bigger t-shirts just give you more room to signal your tastes, your interests, your team. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resurgence

• convergence
• divergence
• emergence
• submergence
• postemergence
• preemergence
• reemergence
• vergence

Kids Definition

resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 

: a rising again into life, activity, or notice