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
Before the measles vaccine was developed in the early 1960s, the disease used to kill hundreds of children each year in the U.S. Ratner sees the resurgence of measles as one of the ironic byproducts of the success of vaccination.
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Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used the phrase to describe the country's resurgence during his term.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The egg industry has faced considerable challenges in recent months with the resurgence of an avian flu outbreak that is causing a nationwide shortage and higher prices.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of mutual aid is much older than its present resurgence.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
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Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used the phrase to describe the country's resurgence during his term.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The egg industry has faced considerable challenges in recent months with the resurgence of an avian flu outbreak that is causing a nationwide shortage and higher prices.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of mutual aid is much older than its present resurgence.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurgence
Noun
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Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After a five-year run as a brick-and-mortar in Boise that ended in 2021, then a rebirth as a Kuna restaurant that began in 2023, Mac Mac is returning to its food-truck-only roots.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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No one at the hearing spoke in favor of granting the permit renewal.—
Doug Thompson,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Media and Democracy Project had petitioned for a hearing on the license renewal, arguing that the Dominion defamation case had raised questions of the character of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch told hold a broadcast license.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Resurgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurgence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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