full circle

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of full circle

1875–80, for literal sense

Example Sentences

A move into U.S. assets would mark something of a full circle for Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My brother played there, my parents played there. It’s kind of a full circle moment.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some might see it as a full circle moment for Hudson, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance as the groupie Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe’s 2000 rock memoir “Almost Famous.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I mean, we were talking about what a full circle it is, just to win anything, but to stand here and win her tournament."

From Barron's

"This is a song that I've grown up hearing during the football games that inspired me to even start with sports and now to be able to be the reason why that song gets played in an occasion of success, representing the same nation where I grew my love for sports, it truly feels like a full circle moment. And I am just so very proud," Braathen said.

From Barron's