come true

phrase

: 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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This year, by comparison, looks like a dream come true for fairgoers. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 For the lifelong dancer, working with choreographer Kenny Ortega was a dream come true. Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 Thank you — to everyone who has been a part of this and who has helped make this dream come true. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Thank You -to everyone who has been a part of this and who has helped make this dream come true. Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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