resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s 
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest
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There has been some resurgence in economic activity recently.
the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed
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Monochromatic fashion was just at the beginning of having its great resurgence and just to see her in that deep color [was great].
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
LaVine has enjoyed a resurgence this season and is currently averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Though some states avoided last year's outbreaks, many have recently reported a resurgence of the virus, which the USDA reported killed about 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Please, Baby, Please — the more ambitious of the two — boasted the return of Demi Moore, bringing her into the arthouse and paving the way for her career resurgence as the star of The Substance.
—Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
LaVine has enjoyed a resurgence this season and is currently averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Though some states avoided last year's outbreaks, many have recently reported a resurgence of the virus, which the USDA reported killed about 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Please, Baby, Please — the more ambitious of the two — boasted the return of Demi Moore, bringing her into the arthouse and paving the way for her career resurgence as the star of The Substance.
—Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
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resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice
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