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

Some aspects of the community response have drawn suspicion from authorities, who have warned against a resurgence of anti-government sentiment in Hong Kong, referencing pro-democracy protests that broke out in 2019. —Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025

Focus on the brilliance of Foden and his resurgence. —Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

But after her song’s inclusion in the Netflix show, Bush experienced a career resurgence, with a new fanbase of younger people discovering her discography. —Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025

Much of that resurgence stemmed from improvement on defense. —Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025

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