Words similar to excuse

Example sentences for: excuse

How can you use “excuse” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Richardson's account does not so much excuse the bad behavior of the artist as use it to explain the career: The art was great at least in part because the artist was flawed.
Excuse the expression: This is a fine example of the Times' having its cake and eating it too.
In light of that excuse, Culturebox thinks the following standards should be applied to "Rock Style" and other shows of its ilk: Does it add value above and beyond what you'd find in a commercial for the sponsor's product, and does hosting it compromise the integrity of the museum?
In a strange way, it seems clear that people were looking for an excuse to sell, not simply to lock in profits for the quarter but also because the bull market had lasted too long and had risen too high.
"Excuse me, I'm so happy!"