Read full poem →eagerly turn to the pages of Mr. Nicolas ; and they will join with us
in tendering thanks to the Author, as well for the moral tendency, as
the historical curiosity of his work." — Literary Museum.
Dictionary Entry
Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.
In a Sentence
“Amy was given a scholarship thanks to her excellent grades.”
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Poetry examples for “thanks to”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →Nor courtesy nor justice fails,
Thanks to cross-pulling vices tied,
Like Samson’s foxes, by the tails;
Read full poem →Than he was counting of my store.
"And since I have it, thanks to you,
Don't ask me what I mean to do,"
Read full poem →I thank all who have loved me in their hearts,
With thanks and love from mine. Deep thanks to all
Who paused a little near the prison-wall
Read full poem →Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend,
For the lesson thou hast taught!
Read full poem →In conclusion I have to offer my sincere thanks to all who have
collaborated with me in preparing this Edition; to the Delegates of the
Read full poem →For assistance during the preparation of the volume, and more especially
in the revision of proofs, I desire to express my cordial thanks to Mr.
John Murray.
Read full poem →I must also record my thanks to Mr. Oscar Browning, Mr. Josceline
Courtenay, and other correspondents, for information and assistance in
Read full poem →I desire to express my cordial thanks to the Registrar of the Copyright
Office, Stationers' Hall; to Professor Jannaris, of the University of