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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In many ways, Jackson’s career is coming full circle this week.
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Jabari Young, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The story comes full circle with a twist: Eboni was able to give back to Ramona in a meaningful way, planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 June 2025
This comes a full circle moment for the veteran executive, who began her career working as an assistant in the indie studio’s New York office around two decades ago.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 May 2025
In a full circle moment, Underwood joined American Idol as a judge this year, replacing singer Katy Perry.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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Jabari Young, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The story comes full circle with a twist: Eboni was able to give back to Ramona in a meaningful way, planning a surprise birthday party for her best friend.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 June 2025
This comes a full circle moment for the veteran executive, who began her career working as an assistant in the indie studio’s New York office around two decades ago.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 May 2025
In a full circle moment, Underwood joined American Idol as a judge this year, replacing singer Katy Perry.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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