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

The acquisition comes as prints enjoy a resurgence in popularity, thanks largely to new buyers, Artnet reports. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026

With the resurgence of Y2K fashion, celebrities have taken a distinctly unique approach to the trends. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

United Nations officials and NGOs have warned that the resurgence of fighting threatens to deepen a long-running humanitarian crisis. — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Until the recent resurgence in cases, the United States went several years without any measles deaths. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 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