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.
That would be a dream come true but really a full circle moment. Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025 In a full circle moment, Munoz started training with him in 2023. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025 It's just been a really wonderful full circle moment for me. Kayla Grant, People.com, 3 July 2025 The Morgantown, West Virginia, native's latest arrives after a decade-long journey to achieve both full circle moments and unprecedented positive momentum for his career and life. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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!