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 newfound uncertainty about the future value of patents due to possible government intervention would destroy the confidence that entrepreneurs and inventors have in their intellectual property protections—and wreak havoc on technological investment. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 Personalities to manage, injuries, newfound attention for Curry in his first MVP season. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025 The Jayhawks will put their newfound 2-0 record on the line Saturday against Texas Tech. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025 Marsch stressed newfound urgency with the 2026 World Cup less than two years away. Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 2025.

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