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Definition of new-found adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

new-found

adjective
 
/ˌnjuː ˈfaʊnd/
 
/ˌnuː ˈfaʊnd/
[only before noun]
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  1. recently discovered or achieved
    • How is she handling her new-found fame?
    • his new-found freedom/confidence/enthusiasm
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryNew-found is used with these nouns:
    • appreciation
    • confidence
    • enthusiasm
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