Full-circle definition

Back to the starting point.

We've come full circle from wealth to poverty to wealth again.

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Used other than as an idiom: see full,"Ž circle.
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(geometry) An arc of 360 degrees.
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A full turn back to the original direction or orientation.
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Through a rotation or revolution that ends at the starting point.
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(idiomatic) Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
full-circle
Plural:
full circles

Full-circle Sentence Examples

  • In the last episode of The OC, Benjamin's Ryan is shown coming full circle from troubled teen to the man who offers to help another teenager in a similar situation.

  • After the boyish shapes of the 20s, the 1930s took us full-circle -- and full-figured.

  • This survey of female sidekicks comes full circle with another look at the Sexton Blake saga.

  • The tabloid chatter has finally come full circle as Usher files for divorce.

  • The classic belly dance costume includes a bra, a full circle skirt and armbands.

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