resurgent
Coming back strong
Resurgent describes something rising again after a period of decline or dormancy.
A resurgent economy rebounds from recession.
A resurgent political party regains power after years in the wilderness.
The word emphasizes renewal and return to strength: resurgent nationalism, a resurgent virus strain.
The noun is resurgence.
Return after decline
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- reemergenceReturning to visibility
- returnGo back again
reappearance · reawakening · rekindling · reclamation · restoration · reinstatement · recapture · retrieval
Improvement in conditions
- riseMove to higher position
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- increaseGrowth in amount
- expansionIncrease in scope
proliferation · ascent · climb · swell · boom · spike · groundswell · momentum
Succeeding vigorously
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- dynamicActive and changing
- energeticHaving much vigor
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
lively · bustling · animated · spirited · buoyant · effervescent · exuberant · invigorated
Restoration of health
- recuperationGradual return to health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- remissionTemporary disease absence
bounceback · mending · restoration · overcoming · improvement · therapy · treatment · cure
revival
Return after decline
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- reemergenceReturning to visibility
return · reappearance · reawakening · rekindling · reclamation · restoration · reinstatement · recapture · retrieval · redemption
upturn
Improvement in conditions
- riseMove to higher position
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- increaseGrowth in amount
expansion · proliferation · ascent · climb · swell · boom · spike · groundswell · momentum · acceleration
thriving
Succeeding vigorously
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- dynamicActive and changing
- energeticHaving much vigor
vibrant · lively · bustling · animated · spirited · buoyant · effervescent · exuberant · invigorated · robust
healing
Restoration of health
- recuperationGradual return to health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
remission · bounceback · mending · restoration · overcoming · improvement · therapy · treatment · cure · rebound