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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Its resurgence has raised concerns among minorities and women workers who fear a potential curtailment of women’s rights if conservative elements gain influence.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Written by Kate Trefrey, the Broadway production has enjoyed a resurgence in box office as the Netflix series came to an end this season.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Once a child in the stands cheering on his countrymen in Brno, Dostál is now one of his nation’s top goalies, and leads a resurgence of Czech netminders across the NHL.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Another of the old guard enjoying a comeback is Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party, which is making a resurgence after years of suppression under Hasina.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Written by Kate Trefrey, the Broadway production has enjoyed a resurgence in box office as the Netflix series came to an end this season.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Once a child in the stands cheering on his countrymen in Brno, Dostál is now one of his nation’s top goalies, and leads a resurgence of Czech netminders across the NHL.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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 13 Feb. 2026.
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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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