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 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year was shockingly selected by the Cleveland Browns with its newfound 144th overall pick after the franchise traded in front of the Philadelphia Eagles to select the 23-year-old quarterback. Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Escaping the glitz and glam of Hollywood has brought Green newfound peace. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025 But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025 Throughout the year, the community has rallied behind the newfound athletic success. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newfound

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 May. 2025.

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