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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Continue reading … DANGER BELOW — Flesh-eating bacteria detected near luxury vacation homes as experts urge caution.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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One public commenter, Vivian Dunbar, urged caution before the vote.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The In-Home Supportive Services program helps disabled and elderly people remain in their houses by providing in-home care.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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So the team studied medical practice laws in other states, actions by their medical boards involving alternative medicine and board orders for substandard care.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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“Circumspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspection. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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