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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Raphael's journey has come full circle, from her early fascination with luxury craftsmanship to leading a division within one of the most esteemed names in high fashion. Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Booking Tool nearly 30 years later feels like my career has come full circle. Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 Oct. 2024 For a show that reckons with nostalgia, second chances, and the full circle nature of life, Miller found some pretty neat life symmetry while composing the primarily rock musical score, which features new original songs. Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024 The dream came full circle three weeks later when Jelly stepped into the ring and teamed with Miz and R-Truth to deliver a chokeslam on Austin Theory. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 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

Dictionary Entries Near full circle

Cite this Entry

“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!