new-found
adjective/ˌnjuː ˈfaʊnd/
/ˌnuː ˈfaʊnd/
[only before noun]- 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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