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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For South Loop bartender Belmiro Barros III, the Blue Sharks’ story is a family dream come true. Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 White Pebble Suites A dream come true for its three Greek-Australian female founders, White Pebble Suites throws a curveball at classic Cycladic architecture. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 For the late-night show host, his guest appearance is a dream come true. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Tiana works hard to make her dreams come true, even when there isn’t an easy way out. Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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