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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Some of California’s industry and labor power brokers were consolidating around his campaign, as were top political consultants with connections to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Utah has expressed interest in investing in more Pacific Ocean desalination plants, with the aim of securing more rights to the Colorado River from California, which holds the largest share of any state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He had received endorsements from top Democrats, including California Sen. Adam Schiff and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, his close friend and a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Last November, UC reached contract agreements to avert strikes by 21,000 healthcare, research and technical professionals in the University Professional and Technical Employees union and 25,000 members of the California Nurses Association.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Wergin planned to get off in California, but a couple of days into the journey, he found out the freighter was heading directly to Japan.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple