resurgence

noun

re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
Synonyms of resurgencenext
: a rising again into life, activity, or prominence
a resurgence of interest

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Examples of resurgence in a Sentence

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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The checks could lead to a resurgence in inflation. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025 The administration has defended its policies as necessary to counter unfair practices by America's trading partners, to foster a resurgence of strength in domestic industry and, in the case of tariffs on China, as a punitive measure in response to the country's role in the fentanyl trade. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 While Crespo’s resurgence on Tropical Airplay earns him a 35th top 10 overall, Rivera enters a tie with Prince Royce for the fourth-most top 10s since the tally launched in 1994, both with 35 top 10s. — Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025 As a result, vaccination rates have declined, vaccine hesitancy has risen and diseases that were declared eradicated like measles have seen a resurgence in the United States. — Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resurgence

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First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resurgence was in 1798

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resurgence

noun
re·​sur·​gence ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s How to pronounce resurgence (audio)
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice

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