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
And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Reversing the trend requires higher defense spending among most NATO members, a resurgence of weapons production, investment in new technologies and deeper collaboration.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Precedent exists for a resurgence.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The military also scaled down its own presence in Syria, where the main mission was to prevent a resurgence of IS.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Reversing the trend requires higher defense spending among most NATO members, a resurgence of weapons production, investment in new technologies and deeper collaboration.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Precedent exists for a resurgence.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The military also scaled down its own presence in Syria, where the main mission was to prevent a resurgence of IS.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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The home design star and pop singer returns to HGTV to host and lead the new home series Crashers, a revival of the network's ambush-style renovation franchise that originally aired from 2008 to 2011, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Through performances at the Newport Folk Festival from 1963 to 1966, NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM captures a generation finding its voice through the revival of American folk traditions and protest song.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 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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Your home, family dynamics, and emotional security are going through a powerful rebirth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Under the existing schedule, renewal paperwork was not due until 2028 at the earliest.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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The eight licenses in question aren’t due for renewal for years.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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