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
Has the song’s resurgence in popularity given you a new appreciation for it or a new perspective on why people love it?
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Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Jones, the founder of Niche Interiors, enjoyed seeing butter yellow make a resurgence in the fashion world, but doesn't have a desire to weave it into her interior projects.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The pest’s resurgence would squeeze the $130 billion US cattle industry, which is already struggling with a record-low herd and rising costs.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
While the 2016 resurgence is playing out online, the question crossing investors' minds is whether this nostalgia reset could translate into a retail revival for brands that once defined the mid-2010s.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
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Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Jones, the founder of Niche Interiors, enjoyed seeing butter yellow make a resurgence in the fashion world, but doesn't have a desire to weave it into her interior projects.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The pest’s resurgence would squeeze the $130 billion US cattle industry, which is already struggling with a record-low herd and rising costs.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
While the 2016 resurgence is playing out online, the question crossing investors' minds is whether this nostalgia reset could translate into a retail revival for brands that once defined the mid-2010s.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Years later, when he was recruited by Mike Nesmith in 2017 to join the revival of the Monkees singer-songwriter’s country-rock group the First National Band, Finney stepped up to replace founding member Red Rhodes, who died in 1995.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hudson joins the team of the revival after winning an Academy Award for her role as Effie White in the 2006 film adaptation of Dreamgirls.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hyacinths represent peace and rebirth during Easter and come in white, pink, red, blue, purple (associated with Lent) and yellow.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2022 the most excellent Michael Dirda, on the occasion—sigh—of Book World’s all-too-short rebirth, wrote an affectionate and informative inside history of the supplement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The infrastructure replacement and renewal of a 42-inch water main in that area is expected to continue for several months, with road restoration scheduled for June.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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By all accounts, the renewal of the Pakistan Accord is a good thing.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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