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
Also, with tariffs expected to add to inflation, investors may worry about a resurgence in prices.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The win continues the Bulls’ impressive recent resurgence.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The win continues the Bulls’ impressive recent resurgence.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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However, recent years have seen a revival of these nostalgic interiors.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump wants the tariffs to spur a revival of the domestic industry.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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White leans on water imagery again in this episode, especially in that one big scene of death — and two of rebirth.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Because the moment is about the abiding truth in the clichés: the perennial sense of rebirth and possibility generated by spring, and all the anticipation of, say, a childhood Christmas.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dyed eggs are a poignant reminder of the hope and renewal that Easter embodies.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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With tender melodic lines intertwined with intricate accompaniment, the piece offers an emotionally nuanced narrative that explores themes of memory, loss and renewal.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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