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 majority of winners received steady modeling work after the show, and some eventually parlayed their newfound fame into other endeavors, including hosting or acting — while some have stepped out of the spotlight completely. Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 July 2025 And this newfound positivity surrounding digital currencies in general and Stablecoins in particular has implications that extend far beyond the borders of the United States. Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 That commemorative bottle – and Trump’s Wednesday announcement – are just some of many examples that underscore the president’s newfound power in corporate America in his second term. Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 17 July 2025 The Gemini North telescope in Hawai‘i captured the newfound comet passing through our cosmic neighborhood, about 290 million miles (465 million kilometers) from Earth. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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