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 Lainey Wilson had a full circle moment with Taylor Swift. —

Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 Chef Ismael Lucero Lopez opened his sushi restaurant in March in what was once Step Down Cafe, reaching a full circle moment in his 25-year culinary career as a former protege of chef Junzan Ichikawa. —

Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024 Now things have come full circle with the $199 Switch Lite, which hits stores starting on September 20th. —

Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 July 2024 Recover, refuel, reflect Come full circle by returning to Center Rog and eating breakfast at Kavarna Rog, a cafe with a riverside terrace. —

Alex Crevar, New York Times, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for full circle

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