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

The historic venue had come full circle.

From Los Angeles Times

The celebratory moments of humble observation make this beautiful book memorable, as when the author looks up to see ravens flying over his property, bringing him full circle: “They are here every day now and have become ordinary, not rare but part of the usual beauty.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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