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

Situated inside a luxury hotel, a good LaMelo Ball alley-oop pass away from Spectrum Center, the architect of the Charlotte Hornets’ resurgence is relaxed momentarily. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026

So to experience the capital—resurgence or not—like a local, why not book an Airbnb right in the heart of the city? —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

Although conservationists hail the resurgence as a success, crediting state and federal protections, some ranchers are concerned. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Shoppers say plus-size clothing options are dwindling as the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs fuels worries about a resurgence in thinness. —Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 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