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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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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Darnold would start six games late in the season, going 4-2 as the Panthers had a small late-season resurgence under Wilks, whose offense more heavily emphasized the run.
—Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was having a vintage stretch midway through the season before a shaky finish, while Vikings counterpart Sam Darnold has enjoyed a career resurgence that could net him a life-changing contract in free agency.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns about Russia, a potential ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and the resurgence of ISIS.
—NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Darnold would start six games late in the season, going 4-2 in those games as the Panthers had a small late-season resurgence under Wilks, whose offense more heavily emphasized the run.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1798, in the meaning defined above
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
resurgence
noun
re·sur·gence
ri-ˈsər-jən(t)s
: a rising again into life, activity, or notice
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