Synonyms

full circle

American

noun

to the original place, source, or state through a cycle of developments (usually used in the phrasecome full circle ).

Etymology

Origin of full circle

1875–80, for literal sense

Example Sentences

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“Spinning gold? Bargaining with the miller? Great mountains, boy, where did you ever get such an idea? What would your mother say? Oh, how things come full circle!”

From Literature

Thanks to Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform, lower costs of production and online communities, players can enjoy hits like Settlers of Catan, Wingspan, Exploding Kittens and Ticket to Ride, a modern game about railroads that brings the capitalist theme of the 1800s full circle.

From The Wall Street Journal

It brought the pop star full circle, from being born in a mother-and-baby home in Belfast in 1966 to his adoption by Les and Monica Cunnah and upbringing in Londonderry.

From BBC

It marks a full circle moment for Choi and Kim, who first met back in 2017 at a test event for the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

From BBC

Pili held Llewelyn’s paw until they came full circle: a group of misfits ready for anything.

From Literature

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