as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed
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Recent Examples of resurgence
President Donald Trump's tariffs may lead to a resurgence in inflation and further declines in consumer confidence, one expert has warned.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
And all of this under a heavy resurgence of Hinduism.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Mermaid An old-Hollywood favorite, the curvaceous mermaid gown has undergone a red carpet resurgence lately with the likes of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Zendaya all sporting it.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Lohan has been making a red carpet resurgence in recent years.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
And all of this under a heavy resurgence of Hinduism.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Mermaid An old-Hollywood favorite, the curvaceous mermaid gown has undergone a red carpet resurgence lately with the likes of Naomi Watts, Demi Moore and Zendaya all sporting it.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Lohan has been making a red carpet resurgence in recent years.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Later, inspired by the American centennial in 1876, 'Colonial revival' homes emerged, with interiors more formal and highly decorated than their predecessor.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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The revival of the Emmy-winning comedy didn’t entirely surprise Goldstein.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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An additional dilemma for executive authority Zack Smith, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told the Washington Examiner that Edelman’s judicial renewal highlights a vulnerability the Trump administration may seek to address.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first run was a top 10 Canadian comedy series launch for Crave, prompting the renewal.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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