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 best version of Erceg is nothing less than a pillar of the Royals’ resurgence back to the postseason in 2024 with encouraging signs of more to come this season.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump's quest to conduct a resurgence of coal production and utilization in the U.S. is farfetched and unlikely, according to energy experts.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
His influence spans decades, with his new resurgence keeping him at the forefront of the genre.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The modern resurgence of nitrous oxide Nearly two centuries after Wells’ use of nitrous oxide, the gas is once again in the limelight—but this time, its appeal is often powered by viral trends on social media.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump's quest to conduct a resurgence of coal production and utilization in the U.S. is farfetched and unlikely, according to energy experts.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
His influence spans decades, with his new resurgence keeping him at the forefront of the genre.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The modern resurgence of nitrous oxide Nearly two centuries after Wells’ use of nitrous oxide, the gas is once again in the limelight—but this time, its appeal is often powered by viral trends on social media.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Across the country, Le Monde reports that bouillon restaurants are having a revival, where customers sit on long wooden tables, eat a hearty broth, and drink wine from pitchers that won’t break the bank.—
BYAlex Ledsom,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 1920s bungalows offered the perfect canvas for a thoughtful revival—one that would honor the neighborhood’s storied past while creating a fresh, modern sanctuary for multiple generations.—
Stacie Stukin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The butterflies, free and unrestrained, symbolize hope, rebirth and the pursuit of freedom, creating a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds them.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move comes amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC series ahead of their likely renewals for next season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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Office space, licensing renewals, employee visas and mandatory insurance add up.—
Henri Al Helaly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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