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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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Unfortunately, her return to the greener surroundings of Nashville also triggered a resurgence of her breathing problems.
—Joanne Fowler, People.com, 10 July 2025
The Giant Moa remains a symbol for the people of the south island and its potential resurrection fits within the country's many ongoing conservation efforts including the protection and resurgence of the kākāpō, a flightless parrot.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Prior to its recent resurgence, Detroit's Brush Park had been a sparsely populated neighborhood with large swaths of vacant lots amid a few ramshackle Victorian mansions.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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