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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The couple's experience comes amid a resurgence in post-pandemic air travel, particularly for families.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s been a remarkable rise for Thompson, who has played seven seasons in the majors but who spent all of 2024 in Triple-A. Thompson acknowledged that the past couple of years have been a struggle, but said his spring resurgence hasn’t been a result of any dramatic adjustments.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Top trends: This season saw a strong resurgence of fur and leather materials, adding depth and power to silhouettes.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The empowering anthem became her biggest hit in over a decade, marking a major resurgence for the singer and powering her album Endless Summer Vacation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
It’s been a remarkable rise for Thompson, who has played seven seasons in the majors but who spent all of 2024 in Triple-A. Thompson acknowledged that the past couple of years have been a struggle, but said his spring resurgence hasn’t been a result of any dramatic adjustments.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Top trends: This season saw a strong resurgence of fur and leather materials, adding depth and power to silhouettes.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
The empowering anthem became her biggest hit in over a decade, marking a major resurgence for the singer and powering her album Endless Summer Vacation.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 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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