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mid-eighties

 

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Noun mid-eighties has 1 sense
  1. eighties, mid-eighties - the time of life between 80 and 90
    --1 is a kind of time of life
    --1 is a part of old age, years, age, eld, geezerhood

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Term: mid-eighties

Description:

The term "mid-eighties" refers to the period of time between 1984 and 1986, specifically in the context of the decade of the 1980s. It represents a point in time within the middle of this decade.

Possible Definitions:
  1. Referring to the numerical decades, in the middle of the 1980s.
  2. Referring to people's age range, typically between 35 and 45 years old.
  3. Denoting a specific style, trend, or cultural characteristic prevalent during the mid-1980s.
Senses and Usages:
Sense 1: Referring to the numerical decades, in the middle of the 1980s

Part of Speech: Adjective or Adverb

Example Sentence 1: The mid-eighties marked a turning point in music, with the rise of synthpop and new wave genres.

Example Sentence 2: The economy experienced significant growth in the mid-eighties, leading to job creation and increased consumer spending.

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Sense 2: Referring to people's age range, typically between 35 and 45 years old

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence 1: Most of the employees in the company's management team are in their mid-eighties and bring extensive experience to the table.

Example Sentence 2: As they reached their mid-eighties, many individuals start making plans for retirement and enjoying their golden years.

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Sense 3: Denoting a specific style, trend, or cultural characteristic prevalent during the mid-1980s

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence 1: The fashion industry experienced a resurgence of neon colors and bold prints in the mid-eighties.

Example Sentence 2: The mid-eighties saw the emergence of iconic movies like "Back to the Future" that shaped pop culture of the decade.

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