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
  • The batter is nice and moist thanks to adding yogurt to the mix.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • And special thanks to Scott Hall.
    — Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But the Lakers did enough, thanks to their stars, to grit out a win.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • There were so many brilliant scenes thanks to Cat where there were so many ways to go.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • But thanks to the courage of law enforcement, the riot was quelled.
    — ABC News, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Plus a huge help around the house thanks to its low-maintenance design.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • Rex is designed to be squished and loved thanks to his super soft polyester fabric.
    — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
  • It can easily be moved around the kitchen thanks to its wheels, which can be locked when not in use.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
  • But our readers brought nothing but adorableness thanks to their pets.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • And then, the power went away for a week, thanks to a driver who hit a power pole.
    — William Thornton | [email protected], al, 8 Mar. 2023
  • But new research shows there are signs of progress—thanks to activists, experts say.
    — Melissa Chan, Time, 3 June 2020
  • And now there’s an endless stream of styles to choose from, thanks to their recent comeback.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Mar. 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

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