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eighties Synonyms

Another word for eighties

Choosing another word for eighties depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The decade from 80 to 89 in a century, especially the 1980s, along with the associated cultural and historical trends of that period.

Usage Example

"Synthesizer music and neon fashion were iconic trends of the 1980s."

Strongest
1980s
80s

• noun (Context 2)

The range of numbers from 80 to 89, particularly when referring to a person's age or a temperature on the Fahrenheit scale.

Usage Example

"My grandfather remained an avid gardener well into his 80s."

Strongest
80s

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eighties. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eighties
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