Synonyms of apologies

apologies

noun

plural of apology

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excuses
• justifications
• reasons
• pleas
• alibis
• defenses
• rationalizations
• rationales
• pretexts
• confessions
• outs
• vindications
• acknowledgments
• pretenses
• cop-outs
• colors
• atonements
• whitewashes
• guises
• extenuations
• palliations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of apologies

Moore was suspended for one game, and both he and Trojans coach Lincoln Riley issued apologies after the game. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

There’s a history of how celebrities say sorry (where there were once press releases there are now Notes app apologies) and a conversation about how nepo babies fit into the framework. — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Neither of Gann’s visible social media apologies mentioned Jewish heritage. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026

The attorney said Pinkney’s parents had asked her to extend their sincere apologies to the victim’s family, while knowing nothing could take away their pain. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

And while getting Vicki back on the show hasn’t made for particularly fun television, her Debbie Downer season (apologies to Victoria, but Emily’s assessment is sticking) is at least authentic. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

With my apologies to Cubs fans, this Brewers-Cubs rivalry is making for some really entertaining baseball. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Booko was also accused of inappropriate conduct by fellow co-stars Jasmine Goode and Melissa Carelli, which the show addressed, with all parties agreeing to move on after several apologies. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

My apologies to the couple for wavering and siding with those pushy moms. — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026