Comeback

/kˈʌmbæk/

/ˈkəmˌbæk/

[noun]

Comeback

[NOUN]

a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence

synonyms : counter

a return by a renowned person to their former popular or successful state

Examples

1. The sports team went through a dry spell, losing several games in a row before making a comeback.

2. The author was able to make a comeback after a series of poorly received books, with a new novel that became a bestseller and earned critical praise.

3. Despite being out of the public eye for several years, the singer made a comeback with a new album that received critical acclaim and commercial success.

4. We may be down by 10 points, but never say die - there's still time left in the game to make a comeback.