Resurgence (Noun)
Meaning
Bringing again into activity and prominence; "the revival of trade"; "a revival of a neglected play by Moliere"; "the Gothic revival in architecture".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The city is experiencing a resurgence of interest in its historic downtown area, with new businesses and restaurants opening up every month.
- The resurgence of vinyl record sales has been a surprise to many in the music industry, who had thought that digital streaming had made physical music obsolete.
- After years of decline, the company is seeing a resurgence in profits thanks to a new management team and a renewed focus on innovation.
- The resurgence of traditional crafts such as knitting and woodworking has been driven in part by a desire for more sustainable and meaningful ways of living.
- The art world is abuzz with the resurgence of interest in the works of the Old Masters, with several major museums and galleries hosting exhibitions of their work.