resurgent
adjective
reĀ·surĀ·gent
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Definition of resurgent
: undergoing or tending to produce resurgence
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Sometimes resurgent anti-Semitism is violent and proud, as with the beating with a belt of two men wearing skullcaps in Berlin last spring. — The Economist, "Historical memorials are not enough to stop anti-Semitism in Europe," 22 Aug. 2019 In what might be a North Coast Section Division III playoff preview, OāDowd travels to Walnut Creek to face the resurgent Knights. — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, "High school football season preview: The games to watch," 21 Aug. 2019 On a final note, another important feature of the 2019 mid-year charts was the resurgent hit of Queen classics, launched by the long-running hit of the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, "Billboard Japan's Mid-Year Charts: Aimyon, Kenshi Yonezu & Gen Hoshino Lead," 7 June 2019 Thereās a serious challenge ahead in the Yankees ā who possess the American Leagueās best record ā followed by four games at the resurgent Nationals and then three against the Reds, who have played their best at home this year. — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, "Rockiesā Ian Desmond: āWe probably have put the clamps down a little too hard on ourselvesā," 18 July 2019 The Cardinals entered the deadline on a 17-8 run, buoyed by a predictably resurgent Paul Goldschmidt. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, "MLB playoff rankings: Eight best World Series bets after the trade deadline," 31 July 2019 The Cincinnati Bearcats football recruiting effort under coach Luke Fickell features cutting edge social media branding, hype videos about new jerseys and reminders of the recent 11-win resurgent season. — Fletcher Page, Cincinnati.com, "Analysis: Breaking down Luke Fickell's recruiting success with UC Bearcats football," 26 July 2019 The resurgent strength in household spending was offset by a widening of the trade deficit and slower business inventory rebuilding. — Martin Crutsinger, Twin Cities, "US economy slowed to 2.1% growth rate in second quarter," 26 July 2019 More recently, though, a resurgent movement has achieved startling victories, getting state ratifications in Nevada in 2017 and Illinois in 2018. — Amelia Harnish, refinery29.com, "Democrats And Republicans Support The ERA. So What Are GOP Legislators Waiting For?," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'resurgent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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resurgent
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of resurgent
formal
: becoming popular, active, or successful again after a period of being less popular, active, or successful
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