resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 

: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence

a resurgence of interest

Synonyms

• 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

But coach Dan Campbell led a resurgence while building a winning culture, and as a result, Detroit has won a total of 27 games and back-to-back NFC North titles over the last two years. —Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025

Words slice and dice, every final blow becomes a resurgence. —Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025

Despite damage from surrounding development, the Nashville crayfish population has begun a resurgence in recent years. —Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025

Frozen yogurt — the creamy treat America couldn’t get enough of in the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s — seems to be making a surprising resurgence. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 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