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newfound

NYOO-fownd
adj
1
Discovered or gained only recently.
"She walked with a newfound confidence after passing the exam."
"His newfound wealth changed the way people treated him."

How to Use Newfound

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In plain EnglishDescribes something — a skill, feeling, or possession — that you only recently got or discovered.

Common pairings
newfound confidence newfound freedom newfound respect
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Etymology

From Middle English newe founde, simply "new" plus "found."

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