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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Building the battlefield is almost as fun as the game itself thanks to the multiple types of terrain including ice, water and more. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Washington has zoomed past any realistic expectations for this campaign, and the long-term ceiling is much higher thanks to Daniels’ upside. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Once merely speculative, the concept of enclosing race tracks under domes is gaining attention thanks to advocacy from teams like Joe Gibbs Racing. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 EVs have been at bargain prices this year, thanks to lower-than-expected demand, but automakers are adjusting. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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