newfound

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

ADJECTIVE

recently discovered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

new

STRONG

afresh newfangled novel

WEAK

dewy latest modern recent

Antonyms

STRONG

continuing old old-fashioned traditional

WEAK

antique archaic familiar obsolete

Example Sentences

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Here are three smart ways buyers can take advantage of this newfound leverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Having suppressed its military for years in an attempt to atone for the horrors it perpetrated, can Germany fulfil its newfound ambition to become Europe's preeminent military power?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Hertz has leaned into this newfound demand, offering 25% discounts on one-way and last-minute rentals.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Throughout the year, several high-profile OpenAI commitments have sputtered, thanks to the company’s newfound frugality as well as an increasing sense of dissatisfaction from its business pals.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The Roach would despair of me if he saw how badly I fumbled my newfound skills.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black