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

In an era of authoritarian resurgence, the temptation is to dismiss hypocrisy as weakness or to demand impossible purity. —Shadi Hamid, Time, 3 Nov. 2025

This valuable pottery has seen a resurgence in recent years, and is a favorite of collectors. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025

The New York Giants lost one of their twin engines behind a franchise resurgence in 2025 when Cam Skattebo went down with a gruesome injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, and the team must now find at least a temporary replacement for the electric rookie running back. —Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025

However, some blue-collar industries are seeing a resurgence. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025

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