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
The leanest years of his career, ironically, came after his six-season run on the show, which has been experiencing a kind of streaming resurgence because of The Pitt.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Barkley suggested in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated that talk of a resurgence implied not that talented running backs were lacking in recent years, but that teams had grown reluctant to hand out large contracts, causing compensation for elite rushers to dip.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Quarterback Baker Mayfield has done wonders with the team and experienced a resurgence of his own.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The Black Death and its aftermath saw a great resurgence of apocalyptic flagellation, with thousands of adherents flogging themselves up and down the Continent (the movement failed to take off in England, which figures).
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Barkley suggested in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated that talk of a resurgence implied not that talented running backs were lacking in recent years, but that teams had grown reluctant to hand out large contracts, causing compensation for elite rushers to dip.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Quarterback Baker Mayfield has done wonders with the team and experienced a resurgence of his own.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The Black Death and its aftermath saw a great resurgence of apocalyptic flagellation, with thousands of adherents flogging themselves up and down the Continent (the movement failed to take off in England, which figures).
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This undermines claims of a manufacturing revival.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Emily has previously discussed how the entire experience shaped her life and reflected on how her daughter's birth was a rebirth for her, as well.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many observers felt the team struggled following Toni Kroos’ retirement last summer, and now Luka Modric has also moved on (to join Milan on a free transfer) after he was not offered a contract renewal.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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