CAME INTO ONE'S OWN Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

came into one's own

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past tense of come into one's own

as in succeeded

to reach a desired level of accomplishment That intern has really come into her own over the past year.

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Trump on Tuesday said that while almost all the incoming fire in Jordan was stopped, some made it through.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Arsenal’s third and penultimate friendly, at home to Borussia Dortmund on August 9, is three weeks after the World Cup’s final weekend, so the eight players who made it that far can return after that fixture.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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While the children are still young, Kate, who has partnered with JonnyPops on the brand’s Magic of Kindness campaign, has made good manners a priority in her household.

— Genevieve Uzamere, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Norway made good use of their squad depth in the last 16 win over Brazil with Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup impactful in the second half.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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