newfound

[ noo-found, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnuˌfaʊnd, ˈnyu- /

newly found or discovered: newfound friends.

Origin of newfound

First recorded in 1490–1500; new + found¹

Remember all those palace-spun stories about how Prince Harry was showing a new-found mature side?

Prince Harry Parties TOPLESS |Tom Sykes |July 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Indeed, much of our new-found energy is drawn from lands and waters that we, the public, own together.

Full Text and Video of President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Address |Justin Green |February 13, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He drew much comfort from his new-found faith, but little hopefulness.

Robert Bork, RIP |David Frum |December 20, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Just married, in the full flush of her new-found happiness, it had all seemed so beautiful, so ideal.

The Mask |Arthur Hornblow

Leilas face was aglow with a new-found happiness as she and Marjorie ran up the stairs to Veras room.

Marjorie Dean College Freshman |Pauline Lester
The thought fell upon her new-found happiness with the suddenness of a blow.

A Breath of Prairie and other stories |Will Lillibridge
This ready advocacy of a new-found divinity angered Angèle beyond measure.

The Revellers |Louis Tracy
I should die of homesickness for a sight of this beautiful city where I had gained my new-found joy!

At the Age of Eve |Kate Trimble Sharber

new-found

newly or recently discovered new-found confidence