Word
resurgence
Phoneticsresur·gence
US/ɹiˈsɝdʒəns/
UK/ɹɪsˈɜːdʒəns/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a situation where something that was gone or forgotten becomes popular or active again.
n. an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Examples
“Vinyl records are seeing a massive resurgence in popularity.”
“Public health officials are concerned about the resurgence of the virus during the colder winter months.”
“The city's downtown district experienced a cultural resurgence as abandoned warehouses were converted into vibrant art galleries and affordable housing for young professionals.”
Examples
simple
“Vinyl records are seeing a massive resurgence in popularity.”
contextual
“Public health officials are concerned about the resurgence of the virus during the colder winter months.”
complex
“The city's downtown district experienced a cultural resurgence as abandoned warehouses were converted into vibrant art galleries and affordable housing for young professionals.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify what is returning, or 'in' to specify the area of growth.
Real-World Examples
“Despite less wool being available global interest in using the product has seen a resurgence.” “This year has seen an overall box-office resurgence , but comedies remain few and far between.” “Photograph: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Current trends in New York that may or may not make it over here: frozen yoghurt is having a resurgence but it’s the posh kind – Greek, not Pinkberry.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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