thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of

arrived early, thanks to good weather

see also:

no thanks to

Examples of thanks to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, thanks to the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, Diamondback’s second-quarter profits per share more than doubled from last year; Wall Street expects another boost when third-quarter earnings are released in a few weeks. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress ultimately reigns supreme after years of testing, thanks to its combination of body-contouring foam layers, supportive springs, and a plush Euro top cover. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

The collection spans 8-ounce fabrics that have the strength of a 12-ounce fabric thanks to a touch of Dyneema in the blend to lightweight fabrics made with SolucellAir’s hallow cotton yarn. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Cedar Ridge Preserve is located roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Dallas and features nearly nine miles of hilly trails and scenic overlooks thanks to being nearly 800 feet above sea level. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thanks to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of

arrived early, thanks to good weather