emergence

noun

emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
Synonyms of emergencenext
1
: the act or an instance of emerging
2
: any of various superficial outgrowths of plant tissue usually formed from both epidermis and immediately underlying tissues
3
: penetration of the soil surface by a newly germinated plant

Examples of emergence in a Sentence

the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication the economy's emergence from a recession
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The following decade saw the emergence of the Baby Ruth, Chuckles, Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, the Mounds bar, and the malty Milky Way bar, always a favorite of mine and the first of many signal achievements of the Mars family. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Yet the new parties’ emergence, so close to election day, indicates a real reckoning. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026 Sean Gallup | Getty Images Nvidia's emergence as financier for the global AI buildout is facing its first major stress test as credit markets tighten for key partners. — Kif Leswing,isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 For investors, the emergence of new formats and the booming creator economy offer inroads into the industry beyond the traditional realms of film and television. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emergence

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of emergence was in 1642

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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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emergence

noun
emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
: the act or an instance of emerging

Medical Definition

emergence

noun
emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)

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