as in excuses
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways
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Recent Examples of apologies
So with our deepest apologies, here are some (but by no means anywhere near all) of our very favorite performances of 2024.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
While some defendants have expressed regret, the Paty family has rejected their apologies, emphasizing the lack of accountability.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Their rounded faces, their piercings and makeup, their lateness and absences and profuse, careless apologies—their vulnerability was almost intolerable.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Yaeger questioned why Mangum had not come forward earlier or sent apologies directly to the three former lacrosse players, long after her allegations were discredited.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
And, in the sort of moment that presumably was invented for the film (apologies if that isn’t the case), an unsent letter from Abram to Lena is discovered, with predictably heart-tugging results.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
But Banks has moved beyond apologies.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Regardless of sincere apologies years after the indiscretions first occurred, ball players on the Astros were granted immunity during Major League Baseball’s investigation which was met with intense criticism.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
While some defendants have expressed regret, the Paty family has rejected their apologies, emphasizing the lack of accountability.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Their rounded faces, their piercings and makeup, their lateness and absences and profuse, careless apologies—their vulnerability was almost intolerable.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Yaeger questioned why Mangum had not come forward earlier or sent apologies directly to the three former lacrosse players, long after her allegations were discredited.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
And, in the sort of moment that presumably was invented for the film (apologies if that isn’t the case), an unsent letter from Abram to Lena is discovered, with predictably heart-tugging results.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
But Banks has moved beyond apologies.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Regardless of sincere apologies years after the indiscretions first occurred, ball players on the Astros were granted immunity during Major League Baseball’s investigation which was met with intense criticism.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Apologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologies. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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