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newfound

American  
[noo-faund, nyoo-] / ˈnuˌfaʊnd, ˈnju- /

adjective

  1. newly found or discovered.

    newfound friends.


Etymology

Origin of newfound

First recorded in 1490–1500; new + found 2


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"I have a newfound respect for the farming community," she declared.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Nearly a year into his transition, he reflects on a newfound enlightenment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The rapper’s newfound neutrality, one wrote, still amounted to “choosing a side.”

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

The path to translate Meta’s newfound AI credibility into financial gains isn’t entirely clear, though.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

They lifted their canteens and drank to the old man’s family and ancestors, his many grand-children, his newfound life after death.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

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