resurgence

noun

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

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 The city’s retail resurgence has primarily been led by food and beverage spaces — like restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and cafes — as well as apparel stores. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2024 Biotech IPOs are back on the rise The latest filing comes from Boundless Bio, seeking to become the seventh biotech company to successfully go public in 2024 amid a resurgence of IPOs in the sector. Damian Garde, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024 In addition to running his Instagram, Mittal plays Indian psychedelic and funk music on NTS Radio and at festivals like Magnetic Fields, hosts listening sessions across India, and is one of the frontrunners of the recent vinyl resurgence in his home city of New Delhi. Vrinda Jagota, SPIN, 7 Mar. 2024 Hometown products like Watkins, Padilla and Williams are at the heart of USC’s resurgence that has re-engaged the community and alumni in ways that haven’t been seen at Galen Center in years. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 But union organizing has seen a resurgence in the last few years, led by low-wage workers who are struggling amid growing income inequality across the country. Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024 Another reason why this aesthetic has become so popular is that there's been a major resurgence of traditional interior design. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 More than two decades passed and then, around 2020, the case made a surprising resurgence on social media. Natalie Morales, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2024 The union appears to be benefiting from a resurgence of interest in organizing after a lull during the presidency of Donald J. Trump and the start of the pandemic. Noam Scheiber, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurgence. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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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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