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 multitasker is formulated with essential fatty acids and botanical oils thanks to ingredients like argan and sunflower seed. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 Tangent Drake, Lamar and other artists involved in the feud have found recent success on the charts, possibly thanks to the publicity offered by the feud. Conor Murray, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Not only have thousands of Amazon shoppers given the throw a five-star rating thanks to its fuzzy exterior and quick heat-up time, but it was also deemed the most comfortable electric blanket by our team of PEOPLE testers. Averi Baudler, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Blue Ghost will spend the next 25 days in Earth orbit, undergoing a variety of systems checks and gathering data with some of its 10 science and technology instruments — NASA gear that earned their spots onboard thanks to the agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 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 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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