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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Ready in just over an hour thanks to the Instant Pot, this rustic chicken cacciatore dish is a weeknight winner. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025 The duo combines to produce an outlandish 1,250 hp and 973 ft lbs of torque, thanks to which the car can rocket from zero to 60 mph in under two seconds and hit a top speed of 233. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025 Financing is becoming more affordable, and the rental market is still hot, thanks to steady tourism and demand from long-stay travelers and international families. Johan Hajji, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 This year, Atlanta’s experiencing a renaissance thanks to artists who understand that. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

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