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 George Gee Swing Orchestra has been at the forefront of the modern swing resurgence for over four decades.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years, health officials said, amid an ongoing resurgence of a notoriously infectious disease once considered effectively eliminated in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Baker has started 19 games with the Tennessee Titans over the past two seasons, and Wilson is looking to find a career resurgence back home in South Florida after playing his high school football at American Heritage and college with the Florida Gators.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years, health officials said, amid an ongoing resurgence of a notoriously infectious disease once considered effectively eliminated in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Baker has started 19 games with the Tennessee Titans over the past two seasons, and Wilson is looking to find a career resurgence back home in South Florida after playing his high school football at American Heritage and college with the Florida Gators.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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The commercial came amid a revival of Western style, Abrego said, and in the same year the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the property’s revival was complete, bringing with it a kind of renewal for Megan too.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The result is a money-is-no-object rebirth of a previously staid property.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Arizona beer scene’s mad scientists have moved brewing operations to Miracle Mile, Phoenix’s long-ago hub undergoing a rebirth.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Meloni confirmed in a statement that Italy had suspended the automatic renewal of a long-standing defense cooperation agreement with Israel, signaling a significant recalibration in ties.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the Department of Motor Vehicles, for example, AI is likely going to speed up paperwork, scheduling, license renewals, and registration updates.—
Richard Sill,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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