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 '90s resurgence shows about zero percent chance of slowing down in the near future, so grab your bobby pins, claw clips, and old-school Aqua Net hairspray to pay homage to Crawford too.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
The couple's experience comes amid a resurgence in post-pandemic air travel, particularly for families.
—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
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
The couple's experience comes amid a resurgence in post-pandemic air travel, particularly for families.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Bill Burr, who is making his Broadway debut in the starry revival of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, opened up during a March 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about dealing with a particularly vocial audience member.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Established in 1875, the distillery has experienced periods of closure and revival, with its most recent reopening in 2008.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its red color symbolizes rebirth, while the rosemary and orange add a fresh, floral touch.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the seder plate, an egg represents Spring, rebirth, and the circle of life.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite a judge quickly blocking the measure, Trump's administration deported more than 200 Venezuelans - 137 under the wartime act - to El Salvador, where they are being detained in the country's massive anti-terrorism prison for a year subject to renewal.—
Vivian Sequera,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most visas are initially granted for one year with the possibility of renewal, except the Netherlands, which offers a three-year visa upfront but also requires a business plan.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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