as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating
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Recent Examples of circumspection
His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
This circumspection was by design.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Taking over a large country ought to be done with circumspection and consensus, not the self-aggrandizement and demagoguery of a massive personality disorder.
—John Brummett, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The higher the production value, the faster the host is talking, and the more likely the kinetic nature of the video is to send your nervous system into full-on seizure mode, the more likely the information delivered is to be viewed with a certain level of circumspection.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
And so, in this department, a certain degree of circumspection is the rule.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s much more circumspection in Alan than people give him credit for.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
This circumspection was by design.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Taking over a large country ought to be done with circumspection and consensus, not the self-aggrandizement and demagoguery of a massive personality disorder.
—John Brummett, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The higher the production value, the faster the host is talking, and the more likely the kinetic nature of the video is to send your nervous system into full-on seizure mode, the more likely the information delivered is to be viewed with a certain level of circumspection.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
And so, in this department, a certain degree of circumspection is the rule.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s much more circumspection in Alan than people give him credit for.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspection
Noun
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There was no carefulness in it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her caution might also have stemmed from the knowledge that Denise and Mohamed were nearing the end of their sentences.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Small craft should exercise caution over the Atlantic waters and Keys waters due to choppy conditions on the bays and nearshore.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This time, prudence with such planning would be sage.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As a result, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner has found that those responsible for the girl's welfare did not communicate effectively and also lacked culturally appropriate care.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Circumspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspection. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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