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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While grand cinematic simulators with deep systems and flight models dominated the early part of the decade, the late '90s saw the emergence of more arcade-style dogfighting games like Rogue Squadron and Colony Wars.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Pennsylvanians of German descent have been watching for the annual emergence from hibernation of groundhogs for centuries.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The emergence of Edmonds also gives TCU a dynamic 1-2 punch in the frontcourt with sophomore forward David Punch.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
The timing of Poitras’ emergence as an effective middle-six pivot could not have been better, as this was Boston’s first year without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci anchoring the center ice position.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Pennsylvanians of German descent have been watching for the annual emergence from hibernation of groundhogs for centuries.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The emergence of Edmonds also gives TCU a dynamic 1-2 punch in the frontcourt with sophomore forward David Punch.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
The timing of Poitras’ emergence as an effective middle-six pivot could not have been better, as this was Boston’s first year without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci anchoring the center ice position.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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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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