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fifties Synonyms
Another word for fifties
Choosing another word for fifties depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The numbers from 50 to 59, especially the years of a century or the years of a person's life.
Usage Example
"Many people begin to plan seriously for retirement during their 50s."
Strongest
50s
Strong
middle age
• noun (Context 2)
The decade from 1950 to 1959, often associated with post-war economic growth and distinct cultural trends.
Usage Example
"Rock and roll music gained widespread popularity during the 1950s."
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1950s
50s
'50s
• noun (Context 3)
A range of temperatures, speeds, or scores between 50 and 59.
Usage Example
"Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 50s throughout the afternoon."
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50s
• noun (Context 4)
Banknotes or coins having a monetary value of fifty units of a currency (plural of fifty).
Usage Example
"The cashier handed him the change in crisp twenties and fifty-dollar bills."
Strongest
fifty-dollar bills
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fifties. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fifties