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

On Martha’s Vineyard, which has come under recent siege by lone star ticks, hunting is having a resurgence. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley. — Luisa Yanez august 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Friday afternoon, prior to the rain, Canadian indie rockers Mother Mother offered up a one hour set on the Tito’s Handmade Vodka stage at Grant Park’s Petrillo Music Shell, part of a quasi-rock resurgence shaping the 2026 Lollapalooza lineup. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Few fruits have been enjoyed for as long − or have experienced as dramatic a modern resurgence − as dates. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 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