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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Guided by a chef who shared that same intimate connection, the experience felt full circle. Essence, 11 Oct. 2025 The museum’s inaugural exhibition brings the story full circle, celebrating the works of Tom Lloyd—an artist and activist who appeared in the museum’s very first show back in 1968, when the fledgling institution occupied a loft above a jewelry store on Fifth Avenue. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 Kia Forum on June 7 and 9, with new dates added for June 11 and 13, making for a full circle moment as Rush played their last show at the venue in August 2015. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025 This year, coming full circle, Kidman has been announced as a new face for Chanel to coincide with Matthieu Blazy’s debut collection. Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full circle

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full circle was in 1878

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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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