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
That was after the pandemic lockdown brought concerts — and much of the world — shuddering to a halt in 2020 and much of 2021 (and before the COVID resurgence that followed).
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Quality hotel bars are having a resurgence in San Francisco and beyond.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
The watersport, popular decades ago, saw a dip but is now enjoying more of a resurgence.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Daddario also embraced the peekaboo bra layering trend, which saw a resurgence in 2024 thanks to stars like Katie Holmes, Kristen Stewart and Sydney Sweeney, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Quality hotel bars are having a resurgence in San Francisco and beyond.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
The watersport, popular decades ago, saw a dip but is now enjoying more of a resurgence.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Daddario also embraced the peekaboo bra layering trend, which saw a resurgence in 2024 thanks to stars like Katie Holmes, Kristen Stewart and Sydney Sweeney, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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The actor, who played Ray Romano’s brother in the series, confirmed that there won’t be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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The revival requires Burnett to tour the cultural capitals, and to talk about the film and therefore his life in situ, as if life did not present its trials after.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Noun
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As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Consider a SaaS renewal meeting: Previously, a rep would gather basic account information and demographics before attempting to position their offerings—a time-consuming and imprecise process.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The series’ breakout success last year earned it a swift second-season renewal, with production already underway.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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