emergence
noun
emer·gence
i-ˈmər-jən(t)s 
1
: the act or an instance of emerging
2
: any of various superficial outgrowths of plant tissue usually formed from both epidermis and immediately underlying tissues
3
: penetration of the soil surface by a newly germinated plant
Examples of emergence in a Sentence
the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
the economy's emergence from a recession
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The duo sold the business in 1999 for an undisclosed amount to Internet America, reportedly due to concerns about the tech bubble and the emergence of broadband technologies like cable and digital subscriber lines.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
This process can reduce the negative impact of change while also encouraging the emergence of new hybrid roles, such as AI integrators, context curators or ethics supervisors.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The re-emergence of Apple Bottoms by Nelly, thanks to Bubly’s collaboration, show the ubiquity of these style trends.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
This process can reduce the negative impact of change while also encouraging the emergence of new hybrid roles, such as AI integrators, context curators or ethics supervisors.
—Cristian Randieri, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The re-emergence of Apple Bottoms by Nelly, thanks to Bubly’s collaboration, show the ubiquity of these style trends.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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emergence
noun
emer·gence
i-ˈmər-jən(t)s
: the act or an instance of emerging
Medical Definition
emergence
noun
emer·gence
i-ˈmər-jən(t)s
: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)
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