We see a resurgence of the wildlife.
Source: tatoeba (7035426)
Resurgence
Synonyms for "resurgence" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Strong matches (17)
Related words (29)
Noun(13 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: revival, awakenings, awaking, comeback, comebacks.
- Sentence evidence is available for resurgence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "resurgence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "resurgence"
Keep "resurgence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "resurgence" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "resurgence", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "resurgence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
9 entriesartistic resurgencecultural revivaldengue resurgenceeconomic revivalinfluenza resurgencemeasles resurgencenationalism resurgencepolitical revivalreligious resurgence
Collocations
6 entriescultural resurgencedisease resurgenceeconomic resurgencepolitical resurgenceregional resurgenceresurgence of interest
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The resurgence of the coronavirus in many countries is driven in part by younger people letting down their guard during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
Source: tatoeba (8955041)
In the 19th century, a great literary revitalization in both the Catalan and the Galician languages' literature occurred. In Catalonia, the movement was called "la Renaixença" ('the Rebirth') and was headed by poet Jacint Verdaguer, dramatist Àngel Guimerà, and novelist Narcís Oller. In Galicia, it was "o Rexurdimento" ('the Resurgence'), majorly represented by poets: Rosalía de Castro, Manuel Curros Enríquez, and Eduardo Pondal.
Source: tatoeba (9726279)
As restrictions on travel and other movement by citizens are eased in the Chinese city of Wuhan — once, the epicenter of the world-wide coronavirus outbreak — health officials say they must remain vigilant against a resurgence of the virus.
Source: tatoeba (10913209)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "resurgence"?
Closest matches include revival, awakenings, awaking, comeback, comebacks.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "resurgence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.