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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In fact, our travel writers never go on a trip without the style, thanks to its hands-free functionality and ability to ward off pickpockets. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 That might be partially thanks to the 3D mesh fabric on the inside, which both increases breathability and offers a little friction to avoid slippage. Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025 The duo, known for their horror scares thanks to movies such as Sinister, Doctor Strange and The Black Phone, will write the screenplay with Derrickson set to direct. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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