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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Kopitar is enjoying a resurgence since trade acquisition Artemi Panarin moved to his flank.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
In the months since, the resurgence of measles and threats to vaccine access have become all too apparent.
—Virginia E. Pitzer, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The pivot has also led to a resurgence for Flagg, who’s scored at least 20 points in three straight games.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mid-budget romantic comedy continues its resurgence at SXSW, where Love Language made its world premiere Monday.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
In the months since, the resurgence of measles and threats to vaccine access have become all too apparent.
—Virginia E. Pitzer, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The pivot has also led to a resurgence for Flagg, who’s scored at least 20 points in three straight games.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mid-budget romantic comedy continues its resurgence at SXSW, where Love Language made its world premiere Monday.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 20 Mar. 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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