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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Trump has promised that his tax hikes on the nearly $3 trillion in goods imported to the United States will usher in newfound wealth, launch a cavalcade of new factory jobs, reduce the budget deficits and, simply, get other countries to treat America with more respect. Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 As soon as the news broke about McLaurin's newfound trade desire, the former NFL star wideout Chad Johnson took to social media to name-drop two teams as possible trade suitors for McLaurin. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 But after being involved in and seeing the movie, the standout safety gained newfound respect for Bryant. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025 The film follows León, a 24-year-old trans man navigating top surgery, emotional isolation and a newfound friendship with Carol, a trans woman who becomes his anchor. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 July 2025 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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