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noun emer·gence \ i-ˈmər-jən(t)s \

Definition of emergence

1 :the act or an instance of emerging

2 :any of various superficial outgrowths of plant tissue usually formed from both epidermis and immediately underlying tissues

3 :penetration of the soil surface by a newly germinated plant

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the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
the economy's emergence from a recession

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Museum visitors follow Katniss Everdeen's journey from her humble beginnings in District 12 to her emergence as the Mockingjay, according to the site.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Happy birthday, Jennifer Lawrence! The Louisville darling turns 27 on Tuesday," 15 Aug. 2017
Penny may have had the quietest 1,000-yard rushing season ever a year ago, so his emergence from Pumphrey’s shadow will be something to see.

— kirk kenney, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Running back Juwan Washington relishes role in Aztecs' backfield," 10 Aug. 2017
His emergence at that position has allowed former safety Nigel Lawrence to move to cornerback, where the Jaguars have little experienced depth.

— creg stephenson, AL.com, "South Alabama's Malcolm Buggs 'emotional' over being awarded No. 5 jersey," 1 Aug. 2017
The latest development has been the emergence of powerful synthetic opiates like fentanyl, which are sometimes mixed with heroin with fatal consequences for unsuspecting users.

— christopher ingraham, chicagotribune.com, "White House opioid commission to Trump: 'Declare a national emergency' on drug overdoses," 31 July 2017
The best-case scenario, of course, is that Floyd experiences a major emergence in his second season.

— dan wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "Why health of Leonard Floyd, others is critical for Bears edge rushers," 19 July 2017
The only thing less jarring than the tangled inter-family power matrix is the emergence of a scandal that threatens to sink the whole lot.

— isobel thompson, The Hive, "Inside Trump’s West Wing: Fear, Recriminations, and No More “Conspiracy Bullshit”," 12 July 2017
Reggaeton’s emergence in Latin America and subsequent ascent to a global stage were tense and, at times, unlikely.

— samantha schmidt, Washington Post, "‘Despacito’ singer Daddy Yankee becomes first Latino artist to reach No. 1 on Spotify," 10 July 2017
What is most notable about Weber Shandwick’s emergence on the scene, Hanna and other longtime Egypt-watchers say, is its decision to work directly with Egyptian intelligence.

— avi asher-schapiro, The Atlantic, "Egypt's Best Friends in D.C.," 8 July 2017

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: the act of becoming known or coming into view : the act of emerging

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noun emer·gence \ i-ˈmər-jən(t)s \

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:a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)

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