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
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Don’t be surprised if someone from your past pops up with an exciting message or opportunity — things are coming full circle, and your social network is about to get an upgrade.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Having originally been a spokesperson for the brand back in the ’80s, a role that served as the launchpad for her career as a supermodel, Porizkova has now come full circle.
—Jessica Diner, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
To come full circle, don’t forget that Madewell has a recyclable denim program.
—Annemarie Dooling, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Telling lines and telling moments will tellingly echo in later scenes, bringing things full circle.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Having originally been a spokesperson for the brand back in the ’80s, a role that served as the launchpad for her career as a supermodel, Porizkova has now come full circle.
—Jessica Diner, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
To come full circle, don’t forget that Madewell has a recyclable denim program.
—Annemarie Dooling, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Telling lines and telling moments will tellingly echo in later scenes, bringing things full circle.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Full circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20circle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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