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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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jan. 2025.

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