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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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 If possible, hang-drying towels in the sun can help naturally bleach and brighten them, thanks to the sun’s UV rays. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Celebrities like Martha Stewart and Naomi Watts have been spotted in the rich shade this fall, and adding it into your seasonal arsenal is easier than ever thanks to Quince’s selection of fall fashion. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 Now, for the first time, customers will be able to try on and purchase her designs directly thanks to a trunk show at Dover Street Market Paris this fashion week. Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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