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

Its North American beverage unit, which includes its namesake soda and Gatorade, among other brands, saw organic volume trends pick up, thanks to its functional hydration and zero-sugar drinks. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Many have been feeling the squeeze as costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer and seed have soared thanks to refinery constraints and supply disruptions amid the Iran war. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Los Angeles and Glendale are also getting them, thanks to a pilot program authorized by the State Legislature. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 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