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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The deal still needs approval from European regulators, and several states led by California Attorney General Robert Bonta have discussed a potential antitrust lawsuit, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Friday’s ruling dealt specifically with whether Lively could recover attorneys’ fees and damages tied to that dismissed suit under California Civil Code Section 47.1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The Farms conducts thorough reviews of all reported matters according to California Law and takes appropriate action when warranted, consistent with our commitment to integrity, excellence and accountability.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

District Judge Lewis Liman, is related specifically to costs associated with Baldoni’s defamation suit and is based on a California statute enacted to protect people who speak out against sexual harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

His mother has moved to California from New Hampshire to be with her youngest daughter, Phebe, and her new husband, David Shattuck.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman