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

My experience has come full circle as my younger sister just began her freshman year playing lacrosse at USC. — Aj Larkin, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026

For Skepta, now taking his mum to award ceremony dinners, that wish has come full circle. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026

The lesson America taught Britain at Suez has come full circle. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

As your ruling planet, Mercury, stations direct in your 3rd house, feelings of deja vu abound, or maybe just coming full circle after getting sidetracked on the scenic route. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full circle

• cercle
• encircle
• tubercle
• preopercle
• semicircle