newfound

[noo-found, nyoo-] /ˈnuˌfaʊnd, ˈnyu-/

adjective

newly found or discovered:

newfound friends.

Origin

1490-1500; new + found¹

Examples from the web for newfound

Mammals have been flying as long as birds, according to research on a newfound fossil.
He had brought along a new panning-head tripod that gave his films a newfound sense of freedom and flow.
But student-loan debt seems to be immune from this newfound penny-pinching.
New technology has brought faster, easier access to information to everyone on campus, along with a newfound sense of community.
Su had upgraded her lifestyle in accordance with the university's newfound affluence.
In the course of doing so, many find they enjoy their newfound freedom and retire earlier than projected.
In the face of calamity, they are brought together by their newfound readiness to speak to each other.
The newfound maturity of his private life has been reflected in the range and depth of his screen performances as well.
But core samples from the newfound lake reveal a rich microbial life around its periphery.
But in their day, these devices were used to treat cancer with a newfound tool: radiation.

Word Origin and History for newfound

adj.

also new-found, late 15c., from new + found (adj.) "discovered."