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

Because of their large families and the nature of their viral content, Smith and Neeleman both tend to get cited in conversations about a conservative cultural resurgence; in 2024, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith even took their kids to visit the Neeleman clan in Kamus, Utah. —Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026

McBride’s resurgence has been notable given his recent return from core muscle surgery to repair a sports hernia. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026

Tomas Chancalay’s resurgence is in full effect. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026

This resurgence is undoubtedly driven in part by DeviantArt’s robust creator-first functionality. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 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