newfound

adjective

new·​found ˈnü-ˈfau̇nd How to pronounce newfound (audio)
: newly found
a newfound friend
enjoying her newfound fame

Examples of newfound in a Sentence

He is enjoying his newfound freedom.
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Trending on Billboard Returning to the coast has become an outlet for Slater’s newfound sense of lightness. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024 In addition to her newfound friendship with Apple, Loppin de Montmort also hung out with Nicole Ari Parker's daughter Sophie. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 With its newfound market cap, the company is ripe to be added to the S & P 500 . Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 Like Matthews, Husk’s sartorial expression also influences his protegees, like newfound ally, principled Idaho deputy Jamie Bowen (Tye Sheridan). Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for newfound 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newfound was in the 15th century

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“Newfound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newfound. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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