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.
Recent Examples on the Web For Jarek Tadka, the podcast was his first step to pursue his newfound goal. Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Hanoi’s relatively newfound leadership in regional diplomacy, including within ASEAN, could be at risk if Lam’s consolidation plunges the country into upheaval and Vietnam cannot promote itself as an exemplar of good governance to other member states as a result. Huong Le Thu, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024 However, their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic younger brother, Julius [Elordi], a wayward gambler with a secret. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2024 Even a newfound zit on my chin came and went in a day or so with the help of this mask. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for newfound 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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