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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The Islamic Republic will likely enjoy a newfound boldness in confronting dissent. Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 Is The Vivisectors disparaging this sort of ’emptied’ novel, or attempting to give it newfound spiritual relevance? Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Unlike his newfound social media fame, however, Vozinha's success story didn't happen overnight. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 But even if stocks are buoyed by those possibilities, there are voters who see reasons for concern over its use of electricity, the potential for job losses and the newfound national security risks. ABC News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newfound

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Jun. 2026.

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