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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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The model finished off the look with a sturdy black shoe and a black shoulder bag with gold hardware, though brown accessories would suit the look just as well thanks to the neutral nature of the green coat and denim combo. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025 Index-tracking ETFs, which have grown in popularity thanks to their ease of trading and relatively cheaper management fees, are often cited as one of the primary culprits in this debate. Denitsa Tsekova, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025 Her attempt to defend herself was aided thanks to quick thinking from the clerk. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025 Running its Flexbone offense, Friends (12-1) got on the board before halftime thanks to senior quarterback K’Vonte Baker’s 35-yard scoring pass to senior receiver Austin Pratt. Kc Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thanks to

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thanks to was circa 1687

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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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