resurgent
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Etymology
Origin of resurgent
First recorded in 1760–70, resurgent is from the Latin word resurgent- (stem of resurgēns, present participle of resurgere ); see resurge, -ent
Explanation
Something resurgent comes back to life or is reinvigorated. An old song's popularity might be resurgent after it's featured on the soundtrack of a popular new movie. When things fall out of favor or stop being active and then experience a burst of energy or interest, they're resurgent. After a period of very conservative political control, resurgent liberal beliefs could lead to a progressive president being elected. And if people get bored with new technology and gadgets, there may be a resurgent interest in hardcover books and Polaroid cameras. In Latin, resurgere means "rise again."
Vocabulary lists containing resurgent
Example Sentences
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Qualcomm’s reception fits a recent narrative of resurgent semiconductor stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The dispute imperiled funding that was deemed essential for Southern California’s resurgent defense and aerospace sectors.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Growth is expected to come from resurgent M&A activity, strong-enough loan demand in a moderately-growing economy, and rising stock prices—key for asset management revenue.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Philadelphia’s downtown is resilient and resurgent: 130 retailers and restaurants opened here last year, fueled by a downtown residential population that has grown since the Avenue of the Arts organization was founded in 1993.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
He enjoyed listening to Nately, whose maudlin, bittersweet lamentations mirrored much of his own romantic desolation and never failed to evoke in him resurgent tides of longing for his wife and children.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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