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
Amazon’s resurgence comes after an extended period of underperformance.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Preppy shoes announced their revival with the buzzy boat shoe resurgence of 2024, and its formal cousin, the loafer, isn’t doing too shabby either these days.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Warsaw is experiencing a resurgence.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Since the onset of the Iran war, rising energy prices have pushed prices up yet again, and some Fed officials believe that lowering rates will lead to a resurgence of inflation.
—Christine Zhang, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Preppy shoes announced their revival with the buzzy boat shoe resurgence of 2024, and its formal cousin, the loafer, isn’t doing too shabby either these days.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Warsaw is experiencing a resurgence.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Since the onset of the Iran war, rising energy prices have pushed prices up yet again, and some Fed officials believe that lowering rates will lead to a resurgence of inflation.
—Christine Zhang, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Mayor Taylor said the revival of the Arabian Nights parade and festival is the latest step in that path of revival.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Preppy shoes announced their revival with the buzzy boat shoe resurgence of 2024, and its formal cousin, the loafer, isn’t doing too shabby either these days.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The seasonal shift is a time of rebirth and renewal, as tulips embody.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Around the perimeter of the installation, the artist placed 49 bottles of spirits, a nod to the number of days a soul hovers between death and rebirth in Buddhism.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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And TelevisaUnivision has inked a slew of deals to keep up that cadence, including rights to CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, a renewal for CONCACAF’s Gold Cup and Nations League, and an extension for Mexican National Team matches through 2034.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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More than half of Premier League front-of-shirt deals are due for renewal and, with betting-advertising regulations changing, the industry feedback is that sponsorship levels on offer have been depressed somewhat.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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