resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Nightlife and the classic martini made a surprising resurgence post-Covid. Haley Strack, National Review, 14 July 2024 The force behind the song’s slow-burn resurgence appears to be, at least in part, teenage girls and women in their 20s and 30s. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 July 2024 The 61-year-old industry veteran enters new territory in the first official preview for the film (above), which Moore leads as Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging actress seeking personal and professional resurgence after her gig as a fitness video instructor comes to an end. EW.com, 11 July 2024 Long thought to be dying, some U.S. malls have seen a resurgence post-Covid. Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for resurgence 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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