resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
Synonyms of resurgencenext
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest

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
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Even before the resurgence of war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon had made moves to reduce Iran's once-considerable influence. Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026 His career continues with a two-year contract extension, ambitions of another Royals resurgence and the prospect of enhancing his potential National Baseball Hall of Fame credentials. Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 Deloitte highlights a surge in agentic AI, systems that don’t just analyze but act, alongside a resurgence in hardware investment, as AI workloads demand specialized infrastructure. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 As the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special hits Disney+ and Hulu Tuesday, the Hannah Montana mania that dominated the pop culture landscape in the mid-2000s is experiencing a resurgence. Tiffany Taylor, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurgence

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resurgence was in 1798

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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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resurgence

noun
re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice

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