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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He’s been peppered with requests from the media but has decided to embrace the newfound fame. Don Riddell, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025 However, when rumors start to swirl about her friend Drew’s newfound yet questionable partnership with her ex, Dennis McKinley, things take a turn. Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 So Far In 1979, Faithfull reemerged with Broken English, an album that drew musically from punk and New Wave and showcased her newfound dark, sometimes vulgar outlook and a more ravaged but even more powerful singing voice. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025 The powers that be were quick to make use of that resurgence, using Suits' newfound momentum to launch the spinoff series, Suits LA. Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025 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 7 Feb. 2025.

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