Vocabulary
Resurgence
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Urdu meaning
حیات نو، نئی روح، قوت بخشی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Just as Hindu supremacy preaches the resurgence of Hindus and their creation of a global network, so too does Christian ultra-nationalism say that these sorts of reservations have to be bulldozed in its own bid for dominance.
- The country has reported 27 new cases this year small in absolute terms, but large enough to confirm what the IMB calls `resurgence` in one of the last reservoirs of wild poliovirus.
- What is familiar, and new, about the resurgence in ties?
- As we deal with the resurgence of terrorism, an ailing economy, which is just about showing signs of improvement and an explosive geopolitical situation, one wonders if the creation of new provinces should really be on our agenda.
- As Pakistan walks this tightrope, the resurgence of the ICT sector in 2025 is particularly significant, signalling that the country is on the cusp of a digital leap, well positioned to pivot its development trajectory.
Synonyms
renewal, revival, recovery, rally, upturn, comeback, reinvigoration
Antonyms
death, expiration, extinction
Curator example
“a resurgence of interest in religion”
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