resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest
Examples of resurgence in a Sentence
There has been some resurgence in economic activity recently.
the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
One wishes there were a little bit less of this and a little bit more on the part Silicon Valley has played in the resurgence of theories of race and I.Q., and how this has poisoned our politics.
—S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The resurgence of shopper attitudes ended six consecutive months of worsening sentiment, University of Michigan survey data on Friday showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2025
Jo Hayes, an etiquette consultant specializing in social skills and trends, spoke with Newsweek about the unexpected resurgence of the design trend online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice
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