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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By the end of the month, a relationship dynamic comes full circle, giving you clarity on who’s in alignment with you and who’s not making the cut.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Plus, Wintour brought her back to Vogue ahead of the Biden administration to style her first-ever cover of the mother ship magazine, which featured Kamala Harris, then vice president-elect, and brought things full circle.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
If a match is set up, everything will soon come full circle.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The celebration comes full circle with a festive Community Day Party hosted by Morrison's family at the Steel City Lounge, owned by her niece.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Plus, Wintour brought her back to Vogue ahead of the Biden administration to style her first-ever cover of the mother ship magazine, which featured Kamala Harris, then vice president-elect, and brought things full circle.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
If a match is set up, everything will soon come full circle.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The celebration comes full circle with a festive Community Day Party hosted by Morrison's family at the Steel City Lounge, owned by her niece.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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