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

For the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, an evolution away from tennis nearly four years ago has come full circle, with Williams’ return to the sport and doubles play. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Kerr’s ability to reclaim her record while back at Gotham, the very team that broke it, feels full circle. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Bringing things full circle, Rachel Lindsay actually met her future husband, an older neighborhood boy named Danny Sanchez, on the Little House set. — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Young reflected on the full circle moment for the city 30 years later. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full circle

• cercle
• encircle
• tubercle
• preopercle
• semicircle