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

Democrats scored sweeping victories in Tuesday’s election, giving the party majorities in both chambers of Congress and newfound power in states that had long voted for Republicans. — Mitch Smith, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2026

The point is an NFL suspension under the Personal Conduct Policy is in the works and now could include newfound allegations of abuse. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The View From Midland Despite the year’s geopolitical turmoil, there’s a newfound sense of economic stability in Midland that, for the first time in the city’s history, doesn’t seem to depend on sustained high oil prices. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

But despite its leaders’ newfound interest in self-sufficiency, Europe remains dependent on the United States. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

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