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
Overtown is one of Miami’s oldest Black communities and the area is seeing a resurgence as a Black food hub in Miami.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Once ostracized for its saturated‑fat profile, tallow is enjoying a resurgence since the USDA revamped its dietary guidelines in January, emphasizing oils with essential fatty acids yet still leaving space for such fats as butter and beef tallow.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Clogs are having a resurgence — just look at stars like Halle Berry and Meryl Streep — but my mom has been wearing them for more than a decade (and doesn’t plan on stopping).
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Because of their large families and the nature of their viral content, Smith and Neeleman both tend to get cited in conversations about a conservative cultural resurgence; in 2024, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith even took their kids to visit the Neeleman clan in Kamus, Utah.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Once ostracized for its saturated‑fat profile, tallow is enjoying a resurgence since the USDA revamped its dietary guidelines in January, emphasizing oils with essential fatty acids yet still leaving space for such fats as butter and beef tallow.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Clogs are having a resurgence — just look at stars like Halle Berry and Meryl Streep — but my mom has been wearing them for more than a decade (and doesn’t plan on stopping).
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Because of their large families and the nature of their viral content, Smith and Neeleman both tend to get cited in conversations about a conservative cultural resurgence; in 2024, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith even took their kids to visit the Neeleman clan in Kamus, Utah.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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But he was thrilled to play Seymour in the off-Broadway revival directed by Mayer.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The rebuild, a Spanish colonial revival-style home with a courtyard and separate studio house, is nearly complete with final inspections on the calendar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What a joyous reunion and rebirth that took place on the other side.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Through love, collapse, and rebirth, Alejandro fights back.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Putting medication down sinks or toilets interferes with Boise’s water renewal system.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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