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 strategy has seen a resurgence as activists push institutions to cut financial ties with companies linked to Israel’s government amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
As the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special hits Disney+ and Hulu Tuesday, the Hannah Montana mania that dominated the pop culture landscape in the mid-2000s is experiencing a resurgence.
—Tiffany Taylor, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
That sense of continuity is especially evident in Jeezy’s recent musical resurgence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Stanley Brothers were made up of siblings Carter and Ralph Stanley, the latter of whom had a career resurgence after his appearance in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
As the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special hits Disney+ and Hulu Tuesday, the Hannah Montana mania that dominated the pop culture landscape in the mid-2000s is experiencing a resurgence.
—Tiffany Taylor, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
That sense of continuity is especially evident in Jeezy’s recent musical resurgence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Stanley Brothers were made up of siblings Carter and Ralph Stanley, the latter of whom had a career resurgence after his appearance in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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The Vermont native who was raised in Massachusetts joins performers Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher who launched the Broadway revival with Michele.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Joanna Levesque, known to most as JoJo, will replace Lea Michele as Florence Vassy in the Broadway revival of Chess at the Imperial Theatre.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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White tulips, on the other hand, typically carry the meaning of a new beginning or spiritual rebirth.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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After years of transformation, healing, and creative rebirth, Kesha is stepping into a new era — one defined by radical self-expression, spiritual resilience, and rebellious joy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, residents are being directed to complete services like property tax payments and tag renewals online while officials work to restore operations at a temporary location.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Staff,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Second-season renewals have dropped from 32% to 19% between 2020 and 2025, with platforms concentrating on long-running returners rather than gambling on sophomore seasons.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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