1980s
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- noun
- /ˈnaɪnˈteɪtiˌoʊz/
- Conversely, the 1980s are not considered a time of innocence.
Examples
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"Choose life" was a well-meaning slogan from a 1980s antidrug campaign.
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We are California's preeminent 1980s Billy Joel cover band.
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And no, it was not a reference to a 1980s heavy metal band, unfortunately.
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It's boring, but the old ones were straight 1980s, so...
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I'm apparently completely stuck in the 1980s at the moment because all the series coming to mind are from that decade.
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I thought that might be anachronistic for the 1980s, but there it is!
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Today, even the 1980s are a hazy memory.
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And what followed was a tubular night of 1980s passion.
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Then I guess the original owners of our 1920s house were not in fashion! Peach is so 1980s.
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Her clothes are designed with a bright color palette and bold patterns that reflect a true 1980s vibe.
Synonyms
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A style that copies clothes or design from the recent past
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A style of clothes or home that copies old fashions
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A look or style that reminds you of an earlier time
Surface Forms
Morphology
1980s = 1980 (transparent) = 1980 + s
The cultural '1980s' sense is directly derived from the decade label '1980' + '-s', so the morphological relation is clear.
Etymology
1980S can also mean a style or 'vibe' that copies the music, clothes, and bright neon design of the years 1980 to 1989. A helpful way to remember this use is to think of eighties style: the decade's name is used to mean its 'look' or 'mood', so calling something 1980s means it is inspired by that time.