-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
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
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'thanks to.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1633, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near thanks to
Cite this Entry
“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share