full circle
adverb
: through a series of developments that lead back to the original source, position, or situation or to a complete reversal of the original position
—usually used in the phrase come full circle
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To see Jabari and Will together just felt like a full circle moment.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Bringing Street Beet to Corktown is full circle, owners said, as many of its pop-ups were at longtime Corktown businesses, including at Nancy Whiskey’s and the Lager House.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Grammy nomination brings Devo full circle Though Devo has not received a Grammy nomination for its music, the recent film nomination feels full circle, for a band that has, since day one, emphasized visuals.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Busson enjoys the historical resonance of his effort to woo moviemakers back from the West Coast, bringing Edison’s story full circle.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Bringing Street Beet to Corktown is full circle, owners said, as many of its pop-ups were at longtime Corktown businesses, including at Nancy Whiskey’s and the Lager House.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Grammy nomination brings Devo full circle Though Devo has not received a Grammy nomination for its music, the recent film nomination feels full circle, for a band that has, since day one, emphasized visuals.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Busson enjoys the historical resonance of his effort to woo moviemakers back from the West Coast, bringing Edison’s story full circle.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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