COMING INTO ONE'S OWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

coming into one's own

phrase

present participle of come into one's own

as in making it

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

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Elon Musk will be remembered for many things, but his purchase of X and making it an open platform stands out.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Arraez was named an All-Star for the fourth time after making it in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of making it

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The case for reparations is grounded in the fact that there is a universe bigger than a Black person’s, and getting there means establishing an ongoing material and social plan for racial reckoning.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Each took slightly different paths in getting there, but the end result at this to the leadup of the season matches.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of getting there

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Slap added that the registry could help make post-secondary education more accessible by making good information widely available to prospective students in the state.

— Kat Ramkumar, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal.

— David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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