RESURGENCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resurgence

noun

ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s

Definition of resurgence

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 Like Age of Empires II, Quake has seen something of a resurgence thanks to its remaster and more official content over the past few years. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 But its recent resurgence is more than justified by the facts on the sturdier ground. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 The brand saw a resurgence in the early 2020s thanks to collaborations with big names like Crocs and celebrities like John Mayer. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Snow has seen a career resurgence since appearing in Ti West’s horror thriller X. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurgence

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The revival serves as a continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired for four seasons from 2007 to 2012.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Now, New Radicals have had yet another revival, this time by their own hand.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of revival

Noun

Sure, Tony goes through yet another rebirth cycle, (as does every hero in their origin story film), but the film’s cheekiness makes that trope feel fresh and fun once again.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Tending to a garden takes resilience and consistency — both of which Young The Giant demonstrates through an era of rebirth and pushes listeners to practice.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebirth

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Procurement frameworks specify exit rights at every renewal, termination for deprecation, and price locks running no longer than twelve months.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
According to the announcement, the semi-acoustic record draws inspiration from reflective touchstones in Young’s catalog such as Comes a Time and Prairie Wind, with lyrics that grapple with memory, mortality and renewal.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of renewal

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