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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Coach Blake Harrell, in his sixth season as the program's head coach, has helped lead the Pirates to a resurgence and two consecutive bowl appearances.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
However, this resurgence has also contributed to a rise in accidental poisonings, as the subtle differences between toxic and edible species are often indistinguishable even to seasoned foragers.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
The color had a major resurgence this past spring—the season pastels are typically at their peak—by starring in the wardrobes of celebs like Anne Hathaway and Hailey Bieber, as well as plenty of runway collections.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2025
White and Brown each scored nine points in the opening period, with the former continuing his resurgence as a shooter and the latter drawing three early fouls.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
However, this resurgence has also contributed to a rise in accidental poisonings, as the subtle differences between toxic and edible species are often indistinguishable even to seasoned foragers.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
The color had a major resurgence this past spring—the season pastels are typically at their peak—by starring in the wardrobes of celebs like Anne Hathaway and Hailey Bieber, as well as plenty of runway collections.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2025
White and Brown each scored nine points in the opening period, with the former continuing his resurgence as a shooter and the latter drawing three early fouls.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 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 15 Dec. 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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