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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BravoCon 2025 brought the network’s slate full circle on Sunday with several panels and announcements around new and returning shows.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
In a full circle moment, Slayton got down on one knee at that same track where their romance began.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Powell then called Mitch onstage, with the two snapping another selfie together to bring things full circle for the driver and the whole Powell clan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
Bringing the story of Little Feat full circle will be the release of a new Little Feat recording.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
In a full circle moment, Slayton got down on one knee at that same track where their romance began.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Powell then called Mitch onstage, with the two snapping another selfie together to bring things full circle for the driver and the whole Powell clan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
Bringing the story of Little Feat full circle will be the release of a new Little Feat recording.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for full circle
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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