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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Val Jean will serve as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer for Beyond the Gates, a fitting full circle moment, as one of Val Jean's first stints in the field was as Generations script writer. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024 This brings me to today, stepping into Balenciaga’s largest and newest U.S. store on Greene Street in SoHo, New York City—a full circle moment to experience the cutting-edge designs up close and admire the raw, striking architecture that defines the brand’s aesthetic. Naomi Elizée, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 There's something very full circle about all these moments. Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 Milo is a big fan of space and natural phenomena, but for Sharyn, the trip was full circle. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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