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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Comparable sales are trending higher thanks to Hollister’s 22% surge and management continues to buy back stock aggressively, with $200 million authorized this year to shrink shares outstanding by 5%. John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Seeding in the fall gives the roots time to establish with less stress thanks to warm soil, cooler temperatures, and more rain. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025 There’s no artificial aftertaste to be found here thanks to a short ingredient list that consists mainly of carbonated water, fruit juice, sea salt, herbs or spices, and probiotics. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 But there’s a belief around the league that Lawrence has a chance to bounce back this season and achieve his potential as a leading quarterback thanks to a fresh start under new head coach Liam Coen and surrounded by weapons like Thomas and Travis Hunter. Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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