* Formal: "The lawyer advised her client to be circumspect in her public statements, as they could be used against her in court."
* Informal: "After the embarrassing incident, I'm being circumspect about who I trust with my secrets."
* Figurative: "Her circumspect approach to investing allowed her to weather the recent market downturn."
* Emphasis on caution: "The diplomat's circumspect words avoided escalating the tense situation."
* Contrasting with recklessness: "While some people rushed into the unknown, she remained circumspect, weighing the risks carefully."