newfound

American  

[noo-found, nyoo-] / ˈnuˌfaʊnd, ˈnyu- /

adjective

1. newly found found or discovered.

   newfound friends.

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Etymology

Origin of newfound

First recorded in 1490–1500; new + found ²

Example Sentences

I’ll spend my newfound time listening to more voters in real-world Ohio, developing more policies to make our state affordable, and being more present with my family.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its recognition of Somaliland, a rare instance in which it has signed such an agreement with a Muslim-majority entity without public U.S. assistance, cements its newfound confidence in the international arena.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said she came away with a newfound appreciation for how fast China’s technology has developed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caterpillar CEO Joseph Creed acknowledged this newfound responsibility at the company’s investor day.

From Barron's

Regardless of Will’s newfound and limited power to control Vecna’s monsters, one has the impression that this only slightly rebalances the scales.

From Salon

Related Words

• new