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resurgence

resurgence

39 6.6
A new rise in activity or interest after a quiet period
  • noun
  • /rɪˈsɜrdʒəns/
translation icon : resurgimiento
  • And there has been a resurgence of some diseases we have had under control.
  • a resurgence of interest
  • experience a resurgence
  • see a resurgence

He was helpful in in the resurgence of West Virginia's defense this year.

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Examples

  • In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts among young people.

  • And suddenly, first we saw the resurgence of gold in the early part of this century.

  • So you have the, the potential of another resurgence of COVID in the US.

  • So what does Billy make of the resurgence and interest?

  • We're going to look at the resurgence of state capitalism.

  • The resurgence in interest is astounding.

  • The resurgence of authentic European martial arts has been growing exponentially over time.

  • Since then, virtualization has experienced a resurgence of interest in both industry and academia.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Several decades after the horrors of the Vietnam War, nostalgia is beginning another resurgence.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The city's parks have seen a resurgence of visitors following the completion of new walking trails.

Synonyms

renewal
vsresurgence
73 3.5

Making something new or making it last longer

means a fresh increase in activity or interest rather than renewing form or terms
revival
vsresurgence
52 4.2

A return of interest or activity after a time of decline

is about a fresh increase in activity or interest after quiet
revitalization
vsresurgence
  • US
14 5.8

Making a place or community active and healthy again

describes a new increase in activity rather than a planned restoration
rebirth
vsresurgence
12 6.1

A time when art, learning, or culture become active and popular again

is a general new increase in activity rather than a cultural flourishing
reemergence
vsresurgence
4 5.5

Something that comes back after being absent or inactive

is about a new increase in activity rather than simply becoming visible again
revivification
vsresurgence
  • Formal
1 9.9

Bringing something back into use or public attention

refers to a fresh rise in interest rather than the act of restoring
reactivation
vsresurgence
1 4.2

Bringing something that was inactive back into use

describes a fresh increase in activity rather than the act that causes it
reinvigoration
vsresurgence
1 5.5

A return of energy and activity to a person or group

focuses on an increase in activity or interest rather than regained energy
reignition
vsresurgence
6.7

A new rise of interest or activity after a quiet period

is a new increase that can be gradual rather than a sharp restart
renascence
vsresurgence
9.9

A return of interest in arts or learning after a time of decline

covers any new increase of activity or interest beyond culture and learning

Antonyms

439 3.9

A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value

5 7.9

A decrease in size, amount, or importance

How Intense

boom
214 2.8
resurgence
39 6.6
recovery
264 3.0
increase
713 1.0

Surface Forms

resurgence singular
resurgences plural

Morphology

resurgence = resurge (semi-transparent) = re + surge + ence

The noun is formed in a regular way from 'resurge', but the abstract noun suffix and spelling pattern make it slightly less accessible to learners.

Etymology

Resurgence comes from re- meaning 'again' and surg meaning 'rise', the same root you see in surge. So, a resurgence is a 'rising again', a new increase in something after a quiet time.