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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Despite the absences, Liverpool would have been aware of the task against Carrick's resurgent outfit and had all week to prepare, yet still delivered a woeful first-half performance.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Qualcomm’s reception fits a recent narrative of resurgent semiconductor stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II mission and SpaceX’s potential $2 trillion IPO highlight a resurgent space industry, driving significant stock gains.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
But bonds—often a place of safety in times of market turmoil—have offered no relief, hit by worries that resurgent inflation will keep interest rates higher than expected and undermine the value of their fixed payouts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Contemplating the grand tour of Lawrence and Alvarez and the resurgent electioneering of Teller for the Super, Oppenheimer aired his doubts to Conant in a letter affectionately addressed to “Uncle Jim.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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