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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Lower oil prices ease pressure on households and businesses while reducing the risk of a broader inflation resurgence just as major central banks enter a busy week of policy meetings.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Fortunately, Hoffman, who between this and Tuner has been enjoying something of a late-career resurgence, sweeps in to save the day.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Baseball has enjoyed a resurgence in attendance and interest of late following rule changes like the pitch clock that have noticeably shortened the overall length of games.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
As a native New Yorker who wears his fandom on his sleeve, he's become a symbol of the excitement surrounding the franchise's resurgence and one of the celebrity supporters most closely associated with this era of Knicks basketball.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Fortunately, Hoffman, who between this and Tuner has been enjoying something of a late-career resurgence, sweeps in to save the day.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Baseball has enjoyed a resurgence in attendance and interest of late following rule changes like the pitch clock that have noticeably shortened the overall length of games.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
As a native New Yorker who wears his fandom on his sleeve, he's become a symbol of the excitement surrounding the franchise's resurgence and one of the celebrity supporters most closely associated with this era of Knicks basketball.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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