resurgent

[ri-sur-juhnt] / rɪˈsɜr dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

rising again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

renascent revived

STRONG

invigorated reestablished refreshed returned

WEAK

florid recovered reinstituted restored

Antonyms

WEAK

dormant latent

Example Sentences

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US star Ilia Malinin saw off a resurgent Japan with a pulsating routine to keep the Olympic team figure skating gold in American hands on Sunday.

From Barron's

The Gunners manager was attempting to calm the air of panic that appeared to grip Arsenal – manager, players and supporters – during and after the Premier League leaders' home defeat to a resurgent Manchester United.

From BBC

Now attention turns to the league to see if Danny Rohl's domestically resurgent Rangers can rescue a season which began in such tumultuous circumstances.

From BBC

Adams was enjoying a resurgent season after recovering from a knee injury that hindered him over the three prior campaigns.

From Barron's

Tova Friedman, one of the dwindling band of Holocaust survivors, took to the floor of the German parliament Wednesday to urge lawmakers to get "tougher" on resurgent antisemitism.

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