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

Examples of full circle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With that race behind him, Jim reflects on how his journey has come full circle. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 June 2025

Listen to this article Life comes full circle for the Walpole baseball program. —Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025

That’s another full circle moment, and its one of those small actions that snowball over time, making a bigger impact than anyone could ever have hoped for. —Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

While Bloodworth’s story is brought full circle in Final Destination Bloodlines, the film doesn’t bring the Final Destination story as a whole full circle, the directors said. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full circle

• cercle
• encircle
• tubercle
• preopercle
• semicircle