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

The Royals gave Avila the lead for good in the bottom of the sixth thanks to RBI singles from Pasquantino and Nick Loftin. — Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

There was something similar last year, when Norris’s driving style would excel in lower-grip conditions, and Piastri would then enjoy the upper hand on higher-grip track surfaces thanks to his smoother approach. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026

At 6-foot-2 and 222 pounds, Bell possesses a strong build and excels after the catch thanks to his rare acceleration for a player of his size. — Miami Herald, 21 July 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