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

There has been a newfound attention on theatrical presentation and film formats, including the limited number of venues capable of projecting Imax 70mm or 70mm film, around the country. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Senior sports editor Rod Beard has a newfound respect for the sport. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 July 2026

The two lovers are forced to confront their own psychological paradox to make sense out of their unusual, newfound connection, the news release stated. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Egypt won in penalties as well to join Mexico and Norway in newfound revelry. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 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