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 resurgence of the Planet of the Apes franchise has been one of the more surprising success stories of the 21st century, and the fourth film in the reboot series is a hoot and a holler.
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PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Pilots’ comeback While The Pitt had a straight-to-series order, American Blue and How To Survive Without Me are pilots, part of a resurgence of the broadcast development staple.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Hence a resurgence of panpsychism, which views consciousness as fundamental to the universe.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Stocks have been remarkably adaptable, defying concerns about a resurgence in global trade tensions and bouts of intense volatility.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Pilots’ comeback While The Pitt had a straight-to-series order, American Blue and How To Survive Without Me are pilots, part of a resurgence of the broadcast development staple.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Hence a resurgence of panpsychism, which views consciousness as fundamental to the universe.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Stocks have been remarkably adaptable, defying concerns about a resurgence in global trade tensions and bouts of intense volatility.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories That’s just the top of the list of reboots and revivals in the works.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the hourlong conversation with Billboard’s Leila Cobo, the Puerto Rican artist opened up about his personal and professional rebirth, his latest album Lamento en Baile, and God’s purpose for him.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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For 10 years, that desire has powered the rebirth of democratic socialism, driven by millennials and zoomers who can’t afford the milestones of adult life as easily as their parents did.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those employees can continue working on SNAP applications and renewals until that date.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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