resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 

: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence

a resurgence of interest

Synonyms of resurgence

• 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

The Raiders’ resurgence ranks among the biggest NFL storylines, with the team off to its first 3-0 start since 2021 — making this just the second time in the past quarter-century that the Raiders have started 3-0. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

The music went into storage and was pretty much forgotten until Lago read an article in 2024 about the resurgence of vinyl. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Much like the situation with the Boston Red Sox and the Alex Cora firing, the Phillies saw a resurgence with new leadership in the dugout. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The Lions’ resurgence has been powered in large part by the play of senior quarterback Nick Kongolo, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound dual-threat signal-caller who accounted for six touchdowns during the team’s district-opening win over Elsik. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026

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