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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Chabert went on to praise the series' writing staff, specifically mentioning the show’s final full circle moment in which all five Salinger siblings spend the night in their childhood home for one last time. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025 But of all the hot doggers to enter Sunshine Village’s Slush Cup, one stands out—Tyler Turner, a Paralympian who came full circle from contestant to judge after losing both legs below the knee in 2017. Anna Fiorentino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025 Related Articles The opening on New Bond Street marks a full circle moment for Karaağaçlı İnce, who would bring her jewelry to London to share them with friends at the beginning of her journey with the brand. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025 Recently, it was revealed that his ex-girlfriend Cassie would testify against him in court and use her real name, creating a full circle moment. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 14 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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