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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
And as the memories of the atrocity fade, the world is witnessing a resurgence of antisemitism, along with other xenophobia, and distortions of history.
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Natalia Romik / Madę By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
And by preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State, a group that feeds on social and political upheaval, an effective, inclusive governance model could also allow the United States to withdraw its 2,000 troops from Syria.
—Fawaz A. Gerges, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2025
The back channel with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which overthrew former President Bashar Assad's government last month, reflects rising U.S. alarm that the Islamic State group could mount a resurgence as Syria's new leaders try to consolidate control.
—Warren P. Strobel, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
The belly-button piercing is seeing a resurgence, according to Milan and Ellis.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Natalia Romik / Madę By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
And by preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State, a group that feeds on social and political upheaval, an effective, inclusive governance model could also allow the United States to withdraw its 2,000 troops from Syria.
—Fawaz A. Gerges, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2025
The back channel with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which overthrew former President Bashar Assad's government last month, reflects rising U.S. alarm that the Islamic State group could mount a resurgence as Syria's new leaders try to consolidate control.
—Warren P. Strobel, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
The belly-button piercing is seeing a resurgence, according to Milan and Ellis.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Representatives from Hulu and 20th Television had no comment on this revival news.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Still, fans of the show have continued to lobby for a revival, their hopes fueled by a couple of high profile cast reunions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Members were given custom saris, visited the Taj Mahal and attended Holi, a Hindu festival celebrating love and rebirth.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The 2028 event also offers an aggressive timeline for efforts at recovery and rebirth.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Online renewals are offered with routine processing.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Though there were rumblings about a renewal as early as two months after its debut, it would not be officially renewed until June 2022.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
30 Jan. 2025
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