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

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

The team also experienced an economic windfall this season, thanks to the staggering revenue boosts that came with Ohtani’s celebrated arrival and the club’s first full-season World Series title since 1988.

From Los Angeles Times

“But we were able to, thanks to our commitment with the family to film in Colombia, in a series format to honor the original structure of the book, and in Spanish for authenticity,” Ramos said.

From Los Angeles Times

The last time England faced the USA was in October 2022 when they won 2-1 thanks to goals from Hemp and Georgia Stanway.

From BBC