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the 70's were magical vs the 70's was magical

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The 70's were magical' is the correct phrase to use when referring to a plural noun ('70's'), while 'The 70's was magical' is correct when treating '70's' as a singular noun. The choice between 'were' and 'was' depends on whether you are considering the decade as a collection of individual years or as a single entity.

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the 70's were magical

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a plural noun ('70's').

Use 'the 70's were magical' when talking about the 1970s as a collection of individual years, treating it as a plural noun.

Examples:

  • The 70's were a time of great change.
  • The 70's were known for their iconic fashion.
  • I think the 70's were a special decade.
  • The 70's were a period of significant cultural shifts.
  • Many people believe the 70's were a golden age of music.
  • Oct 6, 2010 ... @wilburscott lol! A kid in the 70's a teen in the 80's. The 70's were magical. The 80's were weird. But still a fun time! Great record collection you ...
  • Oct 21, 2007 ... Yes, the 70's were magical. So glad I was a part of it! #StevieNicks #Rock # Rockvideos #Fleetwoodmac #Liveconcert. Read more Show less. 1 ...
  • The 70's were magical!!! Posted 10 months ago10 months. Reply · user136527059 says at 0:21: Those were the days, and what days! Posted 10 months ago10 ...

Alternatives:

  • The 70's were amazing.
  • The 70's were unforgettable.
  • The 70's were remarkable.
  • The 70's were fantastic.
  • The 70's were extraordinary.

the 70's was magical

This phrase is correct and commonly used when treating '70's' as a singular noun.

Use 'the 70's was magical' when considering the 1970s as a single entity, treating it as a singular noun.

Examples:

  • The 70's was a time of great change.
  • The 70's was known for its iconic fashion.
  • I think the 70's was a special decade.
  • The 70's was a period of significant cultural shifts.
  • Many people believe the 70's was a golden age of music.
  • Apr 18, 2008 ... @3doorsdown6 Everything that came out in the 70's was magical. Back then they had freedom of creativity. Nowadays, the crap they call ...
  • On the road to historic #HonokahauValley #MauiLove Maui in the 70's was magical. #GeorgeHarrison #StevieNicks pic.twitter.com/h6aCjllObc. 11:51 PM - Hul ...

Alternatives:

  • The 70's was amazing.
  • The 70's was unforgettable.
  • The 70's was remarkable.
  • The 70's was fantastic.
  • The 70's was extraordinary.

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