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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Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025 The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025 Riding the newfound success of its streaming offering after being a DVD subscription service for a decade, Hastings finally joined the billionaires list. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025 There’s a newfound dynamism to his team. Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newfound

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 17 Nov. 2025.

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