resurgence

[ri-sur-juhns]

noun

1. the act or fact of rising again or returning; revival.

   There has been a resurgence of polio in countries where vaccination is viewed with suspicion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of resurgence¹

resurg(ent) ( def. ) + -ence ( def. )

Example Sentences

Mbappe is in sensational form, continuing his resurgence from the second half of last season.

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"There are now very few reasons to fear a resurgence of inflation -- the economy remains so weak, the labour market is loosening," he said.

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It was viewed not only as a healing musical moment but a late-career resurgence.

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The primary growth drivers include increased retail engagement, responsible for nearly half the total daily option volume, and a resurgence in large-block institutional trades over 1000 contracts in size.

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But if the result instead is Peronist resurgence, the outcome looks much darker.

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Related Words

• comeback 
• rebirth 
• rebound 
• recovery 
• rejuvenation 
• renaissance 
• renewal 
• restoration 
• resurrection 
• revitalization 
• triumph