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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Though largely unaffected by Thursday's recall announcement, Tesla shares have plummeted 42% in 2025, reflecting newfound pessimism as sales crater around the globe. TIME, 20 Mar. 2025 The spot featured top female athletes like Caitlin Clark, the basketball superstar who has been central to the newfound surge in popularity of the Women's National Basketball Association. Nicholas P. Brown and Ananya Mariam Rajesh, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 However, when rumors start to swirl about her friend Drew’s newfound yet questionable partnership with her ex, Dennis McKinley, things take a turn. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 Driven by a family history of cancer and the newfound accessibility of full-body MRI scans, Blackburn details in a now-viral TikTok her decision to take a big leap concerning her own health by getting a Prenuvo scan. Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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