come true

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: 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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The Kansas City Chiefs saw their worst fear come true on Sunday, as star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was injured. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Guillermo standing up for himself to finally make his dreams come true on his own terms since his (toxic) boss had strung him along for years, only to realize the big life change wasn’t for him and that being OK. —

Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 Throughout the evening, Nelly raised money for Make-A-Wish, made a 14-year-old's wish come true by gifting him a brand-new home theater system and granted a Harris-Stowe State University sophomore a full-ride scholarship. —

Daniela Avila, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 For fans of rock history, the lineup is a dream come true. —

Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for come true