California

[kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh] / ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear Flag State Cal El Dorado Gold Coast Gold Rush State Golden Bear State Golden Poppy State Golden State La La Land Sunkist State

Example Sentences

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It’s thought that the dwelling initially served as Hoult’s primary California base—and he purchased it just a few weeks before welcoming his first child with wife Bryana Holly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But the California company now faces a battle for survival amid intensifying competition, questionable demand for electronics and rising material costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“While many vines have been intercepted and destroyed, locating the thousands that may still be in customers’ hands remains our top priority,” said California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross in a press release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This case against Roblox and Discord was brought by a 13-year-old boy in state court in San Mateo, California.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She had seen news reports of a violent California earthquake less than one hundred miles from where the Palmers lived.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret