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
Timeless staples from Grande’s past looks are also poised to make a resurgence, like oversized hoodies and tees, knee-high go-go boots and corset tops.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Its resurgence in popular culture, notably through the series Money Heist, has introduced the anthem to a new generation.
—Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Public health experts say a combination of factors is fueling the resurgence.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The listing arrives amid a resurgence in the IPO market, which has been under pressure, with companies including Figma debuting with strong performances.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Its resurgence in popular culture, notably through the series Money Heist, has introduced the anthem to a new generation.
—Amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Public health experts say a combination of factors is fueling the resurgence.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The listing arrives amid a resurgence in the IPO market, which has been under pressure, with companies including Figma debuting with strong performances.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resurgence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Friday’s contract with Blue Origin marks the official revival.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans of Tovey and co-star Jonathan Groff, who played Kevin’s eventual boyfriend and the series’ lead, have called upon HBO for a revival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If prison enabled a rebirth, and his descent into the bunker was also a burial, then this is his resurrection.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Thriving amid this tumult requires embracing the cycle of struggle and rebirth; redefining your identity around core strengths and not titles, and setting goals that leave no room for procrastination.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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For complex moments—renewals, collections, applications—the stakes are higher.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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