WordGarden.ioresurgence
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /rɪsˈɜːdʒəns/
US
- /riˈsɜrdʒəns/
Meanings
Noun
a renewed rise, return, or revival after decline or inactivity
Beyond the definition
Think of something making a strong return after fading away for a while. That's what this word describes. It is used when something that had become weaker, less common, or less popular starts to grow strong again. You might see it in a return of interest in vinyl records, or in an old fashion style becoming popular again. A political movement can also have one when people begin supporting it again after a long quiet period.
It is stronger than simply saying something is "growing" or "becoming popular." It suggests a clear return after decline, often in a noticeable way.
Resurgence describes a strong return after a period of decline. It is used when something becomes active, important, popular, or widespread again after being weaker or less visible for some time. The idea is not just simple growth, but a real comeback that people can notice.
You might hear about a resurgence in traditional crafts when more people start knitting, sewing, or making pottery again after years of lower interest. A political party can have a resurgence after losing support and then gaining it back. The word also works for ideas and habits, as in a resurgence of interest in mindfulness or local food.
It comes from Latin roots meaning "to rise again," and that basic image helps explain the word well. Something falls back, becomes quiet, or loses strength, and then returns. That is why a small or brief increase usually does not feel like a resurgence. The return should be clear enough to stand out.
The word often sounds positive because it suggests new life, new energy, or fresh interest. Still, it can also be used in a neutral or negative way. For example, people can talk about a resurgence of disease, violence, or inflation. In every case, the core meaning stays the same: something has come back after a time of decline.
Examples
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Crafts revival
There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts.
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Tourism growth
After the new airport opened, the city saw a resurgence in tourism.
- Patterna resurgence in + area
growth in that area
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Illness return
Doctors are concerned about a resurgence of flu cases this winter.
- Patterna resurgence of + thing
the return of that thing
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Public support
The party hopes its new leader will bring a resurgence in public support.
More examplesFewer examples
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Fashion trend
The film helped fuel a resurgence of 1990s fashion.
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Used with (collocations)
- a resurgence of interest
- a resurgence in popularity
- economic resurgence
- political resurgence
Word family
Explore
- recovery
- cyclical growth
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- resurgencenoun