thanks

/ θæŋks /

plural noun

1. an expression of appreciation or gratitude or an acknowledgment of services or favours given
2. thanks to
   thanks to because of

   thanks to him we lost the match

interjection

1. informal.
   an exclamation expressing acknowledgment, gratitude, or appreciation

Example Sentences

Thanks to that meddling Franklin and the other editors, Jefferson thought his Declaration had been “mangled.”

From The Daily Beast

“They basically said thanks a lot and shook our hands and took off,” Stammberger said.

From The Daily Beast

And, thanks to a transparent hull, exploring the deep and spotting rare marine life is practically a cinch.

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Thanks to the Atlanta case, they can now see another in plain sight.

From The Daily Beast

Thanks to decades of social-science research, we know more about how to help struggling Americans than ever before.

From The Daily Beast

In nine days he returned, bringing us the thanks of congress, and fresh orders.

From Project Gutenberg

Thanks to Berthier's admirable system, Bonaparte was kept in touch with every part of his command.

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A cricket-match was in progress, but the bowling and batting were extremely wild, thanks to The Warren strong beer.

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In fifteen minutes the only dry part of me was the crown of my head—thanks be to a good Stetson hat.

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The little comical pig was rather lonesome after Slicko had left him, but he was no longer hungry, thanks to the acorns.

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Related Words

• gratitude
• recognition