Definition of "thanks to" []

• Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically. (preposition)

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• "A special thanks to our production editor, Sybil Pincus, and copy editor, Susan Gamer, who made sure our mistakes did not find their way to the printed page."
• "Special thanks to Emily Franklin for all her help."
• "Finally, thanks to Mary Cotton, who graciously acted as research assistant for this anthology but who is so much more."