Definition of resurgence
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
- a resurgence of interest
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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 of resurgence from the Web
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The credit for Army’s recent resurgence clearly goes to coach Jeff Monken, who has managed to elevate the expectations surrounding the Black Knights.
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While increasing prices could stymie some people from buying compact cars, the increasing demand driving the price changes is a resurgence of sort for the compact vehicle.
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In the program’s 50th season, Towson is looking for a resurgence from a frustrating 5-6 record and a seventh-place finish in the Colonial Athletic Association.
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He is primed for a senior-season resurgence despite the departure of No. 1 wide receiver Dante Pettis.
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Off the pitch Away from the stadiums, soccer officials are hoping the host nation can avoid a resurgence of soccer hooliganism.
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The Rockies are seeing a resurgence from Ian Desmond.
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The past few months have seen a resurgence of a longstanding debate about the relationship between black women and political parties, particularly the Democratic Party.
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Between the rise of lip oils, the resurgence of lip gloss, and the ubiquity of tinted balms, sheen is having a moment — one that doesn't have an end in sight.
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First Known Use of resurgence
1798
resurgence Synonyms
Synonyms
reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revival;
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RESURGENCE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of resurgence for English Language Learners
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: a growth or increase that occurs after a period without growth or increase
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