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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full circle

• cercle
• encircle
• tubercle
• preopercle
• semicircle