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

This season sees our favorite lovesick serial killer come full circle in his return to his New York roots. —Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

The exhibition brings the artist’s career full circle, and not just because of Whitten’s inclusion in the King show. —Tobias Grey, Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025

That same episode also featured Keegan Bradley coming full circle at the Presidents Cup. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

There’s also some hope that Vargo might be able to attend Richard's swearing-in ceremony in April, which would really bring the story full circle for him. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full circle

• cercle
• encircle
• tubercle
• preopercle
• semicircle