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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So, just as an example, the emergence of large language models from these big artificial intelligence companies—that’s really different, right?
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
The Dodgers entered the weekend firmly atop the National League West, and one of the biggest reasons for their success has been the emergence of outfielder Andy Pages.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The emergence of a rival on Meloni’s right could also test the stability of her government and threaten the more moderate, pro-European approach the premier has so far adopted in office.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
And despite a timid political opening that has allowed the return of several opposition leaders and the emergence of others from hiding, over 400 political prisoners remain in custody as of May 25, according to figures compiled by the NGO Foro Penal.
—Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
The Dodgers entered the weekend firmly atop the National League West, and one of the biggest reasons for their success has been the emergence of outfielder Andy Pages.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The emergence of a rival on Meloni’s right could also test the stability of her government and threaten the more moderate, pro-European approach the premier has so far adopted in office.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
And despite a timid political opening that has allowed the return of several opposition leaders and the emergence of others from hiding, over 400 political prisoners remain in custody as of May 25, according to figures compiled by the NGO Foro Penal.
—Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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