apology
noun
a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another.
apologies
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pluralof apology.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The group also tagged Sheeran, claiming that “concert goers are owed apologies and refunds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But not accounting for Galliano’s 15 years of sobriety, his frank apologies, and his continued remorse is somewhat unnerving.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Good Good and Callaway removed the advert and issued apologies.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Good Good and Callaway removed the video and issued several apologies, but they couldn’t quell the blowback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
“But I’m afraid that in this case, apologies are not enough.”
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
