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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The brand bewilderment came full circle at a recent conference in Arizona when Fran Katsoudas, Cisco’s chief people, policy and purpose officer, caught wind that a senior executive of Sysco was also in attendance. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Big Tex’s new duds This State Fair of Texas news comes as a full circle moment for Resistol. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 On July 29, the moon will reach its peak in Aquarius, bringing these themes to the forefront, and perhaps even full circle. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Earlier this year, Boucher rejoined AND1 in early 2026 to become their brand ambassador and director of talent, bringing his journey with the brand full circle. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for full circle

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full circle was circa 1616

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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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