emergence
noun
emer·gence
i-ˈmər-jən(t)s 
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
Examples of emergence in a Sentence
the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
the economy's emergence from a recession
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The more recent acceleration due to AI’s emergence accelerates the phenomenon.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The emergence of a global content marketplace has greatly expanded opportunity to create TV shows, movies, documentaries, games and more for those who control the life rights of legends such as Monroe, Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali, estates that are also in the Authentic portfolio.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026
To talk about his sudden departure from the big leagues, and his random re-emergence in Mexico — a league that offers an outlet to play, without a legitimate hope of anything more.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Diablos’ emergence showed with three sparkling defensive plays and a lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The emergence of a global content marketplace has greatly expanded opportunity to create TV shows, movies, documentaries, games and more for those who control the life rights of legends such as Monroe, Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali, estates that are also in the Authentic portfolio.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026
To talk about his sudden departure from the big leagues, and his random re-emergence in Mexico — a league that offers an outlet to play, without a legitimate hope of anything more.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Diablos’ emergence showed with three sparkling defensive plays and a lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for emergence
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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emergence
noun
emer·gence
i-ˈmər-jən(t)s
: the act or an instance of emerging
Medical Definition
emergence
noun
emer·gence
i-ˈmər-jən(t)s
: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)
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