resurgence

/rɪˈzərdʒəns, rɪˈzɜrdʒəns/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden or notable increase in the popularity or influence of something, especially a movement, idea, or industry.

“The resurgence of vinyl records as a popular music format has been a surprise to many in the music industry.”

2. noun

A revival of something that had previously declined or been forgotten.

“The city has seen a resurgence of its historic downtown area, with new shops and restaurants opening up.”

3. noun

A sudden or temporary increase in the intensity or severity of a phenomenon, such as a disease or a natural disaster.

“The resurgence of the disease was linked to a mutation in the virus that made it more contagious.”

4. verb

To experience or cause a sudden or notable increase in popularity or influence.

“The new artist’s music has been resurgent in recent weeks, thanks to a successful tour and social media campaign.”

5. verb

To revive or bring back something that had previously declined or been forgotten.

“The community has been working to resurgent the old theater, which had been abandoned for decades.”

Synonyms

  • boom
  • flourishing
  • renaissance
  • revival

Antonyms

  • decline
  • deterioration