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

Loris Karius and January arrival Edin Dzeko have been cornerstones of this resurgence. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

However, thanks to efforts to reintroduce captive piping plovers into the wild and conserve their natural habitat, their local numbers have seen a resurgence. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

However, sporadic incidents continue to raise concerns about a possible resurgence. —ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026

In fact, even in our accelerating digital age, there has been a welcome resurgence in independent bookstores. —Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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