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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While the Leafs have been far easier to watch over these last six weeks, looking more like the roughly 10th-place team they were projected to be back in September, this resurgence also likely means the most difficult questions are getting punted to April.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
While the concept isn’t new, experts say its resurgence reflects fatigue with extremes and a return to fundamentals — focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods that support long-term health rather than quick fixes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
But the 180 came amid intense scrutiny over fraud schemes in the North Star State, which has seen a resurgence in recent weeks.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Last month, the CDC rolled back a decades-long recommendation that all newborns get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours — a move experts said could lead to a resurgence of infections.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
While the concept isn’t new, experts say its resurgence reflects fatigue with extremes and a return to fundamentals — focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods that support long-term health rather than quick fixes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
But the 180 came amid intense scrutiny over fraud schemes in the North Star State, which has seen a resurgence in recent weeks.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Last month, the CDC rolled back a decades-long recommendation that all newborns get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours — a move experts said could lead to a resurgence of infections.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 10 Jan. 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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