RESURGENCE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resurgence

noun

ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s

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 Those novels have become hot commodities not just because of her name but also a resurgence of onscreen love stories. —

Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 Bishop Eckman says this resurgence is not a political movement and the new Catholics are right-wing, left-wing and in the middle — driven by their heart rather than their political leanings. —

Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 May 2026 Then Karlsson’s resurgence happened. —

Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026 Duff continued her resurgence at the 52nd American Music Awards on Monday. —

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Celia Rowlson-Hall, who has worked in music videos and short films, will choreograph the revival, which will feature music supervision by Or Matias.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik musical Spring Awakening will get an Off Broadway revival this fall at Studio Seaview, with Tony-winning director Danya Taymor (The Outsiders) and The Testament of Ann Lee choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall making her stage choreography debut.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026