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
Public health officials are sounding the alarm as the nation grapples with a resurgence of a disease once declared eliminated, driven largely by falling vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy.
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent the resurgence of preventable diseases.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Will Diego Pavia propel a Vandy football resurgence (Anchor down!)?
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The latest ranking comes amid a broader resurgence in global air travel.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent the resurgence of preventable diseases.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Will Diego Pavia propel a Vandy football resurgence (Anchor down!)?
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The latest ranking comes amid a broader resurgence in global air travel.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Thanks to him and the modern revival of his name as a whiskey brand, Stagg remains an enduring symbol of American whiskey excellence and a true Icon of Whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Today, the vicuña population sits at more than 200,000, thanks to the revival of the chaccu.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Through poetic dialogue and deeply human characters, August Wilson crafts a story of resilience and rebirth.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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The invitation itself, a simple image of an egg on a plate, hinted at rebirth and newness, a quiet metaphor echoed throughout the collection.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There is no chance Serge Gnabry (30 next week) will depart in the current window, but his contract is on course to expire at the end of the coming season and the odds, currently, are against a renewal.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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President Trump's signature legislative achievement is billed as a national renewal project.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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