thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
Phrases
no thanks to
: not as a result of any benefit conferred by
he feels better now, no thanks to you

Examples of thanks to in a Sentence

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This was in part thanks to the support of Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, who in November 1970 invited the Missonis to show their collections to an audience of buyers and Vogue staffers at the Palace Hotel. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 In 2024, those monthly numbers soared well above three million, with even more visitors expected in 2025, thanks to the weak yen. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025 Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Despite the closures, the company expects to end 2024 with an unchanged restaurant count, thanks to its new restaurant openings, Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner told investors on the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for thanks to 

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thanks to was in 1633

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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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