thanks to

Idioms  

1. On account of, because of, as in Thanks to your help, we'll be done on time. This phrase alludes to gratitude being due to someone or something. It is also put negatively, no thanks to, meaning “without the benefit of help from,” as in We finally found your house, no thanks to the confusing map you drew. This usage, first recorded in 1633, is about a hundred years older than the first term, recorded only in 1737.

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Example Sentences

The primary suite is nothing short of luxury thanks to its French doors that open up to a private deck that offers panoramic views to the southwest, a walk-in closet, and an updated bathroom.

From MarketWatch

Earlier in the day, Lecce moved three points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win at home to Udinese, while Parma eased their relegation concerns with a 1-0 victory at Bologna thanks to Christian Ordonez's 95th-minute goal.

From Barron's

Take beef chili with beans: it’s aromatic with onions, garlic, and spices; hearty thanks to the beans; savory with beef, stock, and tomato paste; soft with tomatoes.

From Salon

Is it a case of paranoia thanks to new motherhood?

From Los Angeles Times

Amazon’s Ring, which has raised some eyebrows thanks to its recent incorporation of facial recognition software, is attempting a PR turnaround by inserting its Shark Tank–infamous founder and his dog straight into this year’s ad, promoting Ring A.I.’s purported ability to find lost pets.

From Slate