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.
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Or maybe the fire in the main concourse at OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, originating in a popcorn machine and delaying Saturday’s game against Georgia 4 minutes before it was extinguished, spoke to a newfound passion for Oklahoma.
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Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Other Republicans have also shown a newfound interest in the files.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
But those on Team Jacob rejoiced in his newfound romantic tension with Bella.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
In typical Toliver fashion, the record tells of his partying habits and luxurious lifestyle, but peeking through heavy layers of pop samples, dark synths and peppy trap drums, Toliver sheds light on his loving relationship (with fellow singer Kali Uchis) and a newfound sense of peace in his life.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Other Republicans have also shown a newfound interest in the files.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
But those on Team Jacob rejoiced in his newfound romantic tension with Bella.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
In typical Toliver fashion, the record tells of his partying habits and luxurious lifestyle, but peeking through heavy layers of pop samples, dark synths and peppy trap drums, Toliver sheds light on his loving relationship (with fellow singer Kali Uchis) and a newfound sense of peace in his life.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Newfound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newfound. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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