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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In months to come, that means that other countries—from Japan, South Korea, and Australia to Brazil and Saudi Arabia—will have a newfound bargaining power in trade talks with Washington. Ian Bremmer, Time, 28 Dec. 2025 While a combination of battle, starvation, cold and a typhus epidemic were considered factors in the costly, tragic loss of hundreds of thousands of men, genetic evidence has suggested newfound culprits. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 Adding of what a potential storyline could look like, Seyfried echoed previous sentiments that a third film could center on her character Sophie’s newfound motherhood. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025 This year, Matilda's newfound holiday obsession has ushered in a new tradition for the family of three. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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