resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 

: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence

a resurgence of interest

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

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

In recent years, Maven has experienced a resurgence in popularity through his candid YouTube channel. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

When Pope Francis died, there was a huge resurgence on the Discord. —Meg Zukin, Time, 8 May 2025

Cannes’ resurgence has been fueled by a new generation of distributors who’ve cracked the code on translating festival buzz into Oscar gold. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 May 2025

Cottage Cheese Protein: 23.5 g in 1 cup (2% fat) Cottage cheese has experienced a resurgence in popularity and rivals chicken in terms of protein content. —Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 8 May 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