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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Pump Social’s roots The dream come true all started for the Donners with time spent in California’s wine country, learning and growing professionally. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026 Getting to tour America as a British comic is a genuine dream come true. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 The Hallmark actress called playing Gloria Stewart a dream come true. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Olivia Rodrigo has made her Sex and the City dreams come true. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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