resurgent
Americanadjective
adjective
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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."
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Example Sentences
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Asian stocks fell Thursday as oil prices extended gains a day after breaking the psychological $100 barrier on the back of resurgent Middle East hostilities that have fanned inflation fears.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Chelsea have leaned on their star attackers in Morgan Rogers, a resurgent Cole Palmer and the prolific Joao Pedro in their opening three matches.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
There is hope that a resurgent housing market will boost demand for engineered wood panels used for roofs and floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
After a burst of new job openings and hiring in the spring, a resurgent U.S. labor market appears to have lost some momentum.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 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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