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
Kopitar is enjoying a resurgence since trade acquisition Artemi Panarin moved to his flank.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
It may be revered by automotive purists—and have experienced the slightest bit of a resurgence with Zoomers earlier this decade—but the manual transmission is on its last legs.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
The pivot has also led to a resurgence for Flagg, who’s scored at least 20 points in three straight games.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
In the tools and medtech space, HSBC says Thermo Fisher and Lonza are undervalued plays that may see a resurgence in the second half of this year as biotech funding stabilizes.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
It may be revered by automotive purists—and have experienced the slightest bit of a resurgence with Zoomers earlier this decade—but the manual transmission is on its last legs.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
The pivot has also led to a resurgence for Flagg, who’s scored at least 20 points in three straight games.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
In the tools and medtech space, HSBC says Thermo Fisher and Lonza are undervalued plays that may see a resurgence in the second half of this year as biotech funding stabilizes.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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But when looking at the prospective season as a whole, the studio ultimately felt the revival effort wasn’t working and ruled against a pilot reshoot and series order.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sporty jackets, argyle sweaters, and pleated midiskirts were key to last season’s modern prep revival.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ecstasy of rebirth On the night she was released, Mejia’s legal team went to pick her up shortly before midnight.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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This stylish novel, full of sentence-level pyrotechnics and mad dashes through the Mojave, traces a new mother’s descent into what’s either rebirth or psychosis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without the renewal, DACA recipients are in danger of being placed in deportation proceedings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The spokesperson would only say Sedgwick has only one contract renewal option remaining, and because of that, the city would have to solicit bids for a new contract in 2027 at the latest.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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