resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest
Synonyms
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
With celebrities like Beyoncé and Bella Hadid showcasing the best of the Americana lifestyle, this latest resurgence is beckoning everyone (including myself) to give their travel clothes a refresh.
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Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Beyond the European elections, the right is having something of a resurgence.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that's nearly always fatal.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Muslim civil rights groups saw it and worried about a resurgence of surveillance tactics that vilified communities in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
—Hannah Allam, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Beyoncé isn’t just playing into some trad-wife cultural resurgence or asserting her superiority over other women.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Not only is ‘90s country music having a resurgence, but so is ‘90s country fashion — from cowboy hats to fringe to vintage T-shirts — something Clark and her team are taking advantage of in marketing the album.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
The Bruins are still in after Rice scored a flurry of points and contributed to a defensive resurgence that sparked her team’s 67-63 victory over the seventh-seeded Bluejays in a second-round slugfest.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
But a resurgence in the industry could complicate the Federal Reserve’s ongoing inflation fight, either delaying the first interest rate cut or resulting in fewer cuts this year, some economists say.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Beyond the European elections, the right is having something of a resurgence.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that's nearly always fatal.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Muslim civil rights groups saw it and worried about a resurgence of surveillance tactics that vilified communities in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
—Hannah Allam, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Beyoncé isn’t just playing into some trad-wife cultural resurgence or asserting her superiority over other women.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Not only is ‘90s country music having a resurgence, but so is ‘90s country fashion — from cowboy hats to fringe to vintage T-shirts — something Clark and her team are taking advantage of in marketing the album.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
The Bruins are still in after Rice scored a flurry of points and contributed to a defensive resurgence that sparked her team’s 67-63 victory over the seventh-seeded Bluejays in a second-round slugfest.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
But a resurgence in the industry could complicate the Federal Reserve’s ongoing inflation fight, either delaying the first interest rate cut or resulting in fewer cuts this year, some economists say.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
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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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