How to Use thanks to in a Sentence

thanks to

preposition
  • So massive thanks to the guys and girls.
    — Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • And thanks to streaming, there’s a lot more to watch.
    — Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The shoe is held in place thanks to a slim satin strap that wraps around the ankle.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • And special thanks to Scott Hall.
    — Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • And thanks to his bluntness, something clicked.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 June 2026
  • This slice-and-share bread is ready in an hour thanks to prepared pizza dough.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • That lead was in good hands thanks to KP’s stout defense.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The skimpy amount of chicken was more chewy than crispy thanks to the dousing of sweet chile sauce.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • It can be eaten at any ripeness stage, thanks to its low levels of tannins.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
  • That jump was thanks to a very specific statistic.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The broccoli is so green thanks to the simple blanching process.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • But our readers brought nothing but adorableness thanks to their pets.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Still, the Jets are in fine shape overall thanks to strong play from their best forwards.
    — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This retro glider adds color to a patio thanks to its bright red, turquoise, and navy shades.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • This week, the set climbs to a new high on one roster thanks to a huge uptick in purchases.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • What kids are saying these days seems to move faster than the speed of light thanks to social media.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But, thanks to all the rain last spring, the hydrangeas in my garden went mad over the summer.
    — Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Take on fake fall with ease thanks to these essentials—and prices start at $24.
    — Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Get ready to lose an hour of sleep this weekend, Memphis, thanks to the time change.
    — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
  • On the pitch, that was in large part thanks to Daichi Kamada.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • But Scotland stayed in the game thanks to poor bowling and fielding.
    — ABC News, 18 June 2026
  • The biggest emotions of the episode come thanks to Kimi.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But some of those horrors were missed on Thursday, thanks to the weather.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
  • This creates a luxe feeling that has a lot of depth thanks to the movement of pattern.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The Pioneers kept pace thanks to their running game.
    — Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • This has ample space to stand upright thanks to the home's single-floor layout.
    — Adam Williams march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This one stands out thanks to the on-trend off-the-shoulder cut that feels equal parts chic and comfortable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • This stings less thanks to the healthy variety of all-timers currently in the field.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Haddish turned heads on the red carpet thanks to her striking off-the-shoulder dress.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The Hornets are down two starters thanks to suspensions.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026

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