thanks to

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

"This is thanks to the international and interdisciplinary collaboration that is key to understanding diseases like malaria. Our collaborators are from across the globe, studying malaria from different angles. We have to continue working together to tackle big challenges like this one."

From Science Daily

Moffett and other analysts say the spinoff company could struggle to maintain the size of distribution fees that Comcast was able to wrangle from pay-TV operators, thanks to the muscle of NBC and its marquee program, “Sunday Night Football.”

From Los Angeles Times

Washington, in addition to giving up alcohol and drugs, said he has also started to focus on his physical strength — thanks to a personal trainer recommended by friend and rocker Lenny Kravitz.

From Los Angeles Times

Muscle growth and regeneration occurs thanks to a population of stem cells called satellite cells.

From Science Daily

Many cashiers, line and prep cooks, counter attendants and baristas saw as much as a 25% raise overnight thanks to the new law, which applies to California fast-food workers employed by any chain with more than 60 locations nationwide, and covers corporate-owned and franchised locations.

From Los Angeles Times