come true
idiom
: to become real : to happen in the way that one wished or dreamed
Everything we hoped for came true.
Their prediction seems to be coming true.
The trip abroad was a dream come true for her.
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To have a true queen of the screen like Judy Greer on board was nothing short of a dream come true.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Working with Owen especially was a dream come true.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
California is in the process of making my dream come true.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Does something need to change to see these goals and dreams come true?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Working with Owen especially was a dream come true.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
California is in the process of making my dream come true.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
Does something need to change to see these goals and dreams come true?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for come true
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“Come true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20true. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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