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
The franchise had a resurgence in 2010 upon the release of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic in 2010, which was developed by Lauren Faust and ran for nine seasons.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 July 2025
Although the stock appears inexpensive at first glance, with valuation indicators significantly lower than the overall market, underlying problems are affecting sentiment: resurgence of tariff concerns, stagnant forward guidance, and tenuous consumer confidence.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In high-income countries, vaccine hesitancy and distrust in institutions have led to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and polio.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Giolito’s return to form has coincided with the club’s overall resurgence.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 July 2025
Although the stock appears inexpensive at first glance, with valuation indicators significantly lower than the overall market, underlying problems are affecting sentiment: resurgence of tariff concerns, stagnant forward guidance, and tenuous consumer confidence.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In high-income countries, vaccine hesitancy and distrust in institutions have led to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and polio.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
Giolito’s return to form has coincided with the club’s overall resurgence.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Bella Hadid was early to the revival, debuting a sleek Ferragamo pair in 2024 styled with a matching bomber jacket and leather mules from the brand.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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So have the Trump-loving, manosphere-running conservative bros, a more fitting reflection of the post-9/11 Bush era during which these bands found their audiences, adding a more complicated layer to the butt-rock revival.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
Noun
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An American rebirth demands reckoning, not whitewash.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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From chaos, many historians believe rebirth can occur.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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