newfound

adjective

new·​found ˈnü-ˈfau̇nd 

: newly found

a newfound friend

enjoying her newfound fame

Examples of newfound in a Sentence

He is enjoying his newfound freedom.

Recent Examples on the Web

This requires a very deliberate approach to communication, whereby the founder uses their newfound, strategic voice to complement the overall business activities. —Kirsty Jarvis, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Eager to find ways to share in his newfound wealth, Ned’s friends and neighbors first have to overcome one obstacle: Ned died from shock upon learning of his big win. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025

HIs decision to run against a fellow Democrat and has angered other lawmakers and his refusal to document the source of his newfound wealth may be a violation of state ethics laws. —Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025

Instead, the trend’s newfound presence is here to remind us that, sometimes, a hefty statement belt is just the thing your outfit needs to feel complete. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for newfound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground