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

Recent Examples on the Web That’s thanks to the airline’s Summer of Go sweepstakes, which offers the chance to win one free vacation each week complete with flights, hotel, cash to use on activities, and more, according to the airline. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024 But against all odds, the Crusaders produced a memorable performance to secure a deserved 2-0 Group F win against Portugal, thanks to a second-minute goal from Kvaratskhelia and a second-half penalty from Georges Mikautadze. Ben Church, CNN, 27 June 2024 This Cuisinart Portable Charcoal Grill is extremely easy to transport thanks to its lightweight and compact design. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 The Chef Terry scenes in the premiere got the idea across far more efficiently, thanks to Olivia Colman being an incredible actor, while Thomas Keller is a brilliant chef and a confident storyteller, but very much not a thespian(**). Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for thanks to 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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