resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 
: 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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In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence.
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Matt Alt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Moore, meanwhile, is in the midst of a career resurgence and recently earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in The Substance.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
City leaders have characterized this moment as a pivotal opportunity to chart a dynamic new course, using workforce and industrial investments to drive long-term economic resurgence.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
But this seemingly bygone profession appears to be enjoying a resurgence of interest triggered, at least in part, by Gen-Z’s enthusiasm for all things analog — and a desire for work far away from computer screens.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
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Matt Alt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Moore, meanwhile, is in the midst of a career resurgence and recently earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in The Substance.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
City leaders have characterized this moment as a pivotal opportunity to chart a dynamic new course, using workforce and industrial investments to drive long-term economic resurgence.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
But this seemingly bygone profession appears to be enjoying a resurgence of interest triggered, at least in part, by Gen-Z’s enthusiasm for all things analog — and a desire for work far away from computer screens.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice
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