resurgent
increasing or reviving after a period of decline or inactivity
Word origin: From Latin resurgere, to rise again.
Resurgent in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing resurgent in a sentence.
The resurgent interest in vinyl records surprised the music industry.
A resurgent interest in vinyl records has revived pressing plants that had stood idle for decades.
Using “resurgent” well
Resurgent describes something reviving or rising again after a period of decline or dormancy. It implies a comeback rather than a first appearance.
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loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility
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