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

Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this July 4.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Halfway through 2026, the U.S. economy is continuing to hum thanks to solid consumer spending and strong business investment in artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Stock watchers are essentially betting that chipmakers’ value surges will persist for a while thanks to sky-high prices and sky-high demand from consumers.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Duhamel shared that he bought the property around 18 years ago, thanks to his dad, who brought him out to see it for the first time.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

My new clothes felt stiff and strange after a summer spent in overalls, but they looked fine, thanks to Aunt Pretty.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney