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

He's been a huge part of the Clippers' resurgence back into playoff — or, at least, play-in — contention after a dismal 6-21 start. —CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026

Her fingerprints are all over this resurgence. —Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

While a complete withdrawal from the GNU may be unlikely, the resurgence of internal debate alone risks unsettling a government whose stability rests, in part, on the DA’s role as a moderating force. —Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026

In that sense, its performance reflects the effectiveness of its marketing strategy, not a sudden resurgence of documentary cinema. —Debbie Millman, Time, 4 Feb. 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