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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On Monday, a federal jury in California unanimously rejected Musk’s claims since the statute of limitations for bringing charges had expired.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

AvalonBay has properties around Boston, New York, Seattle and California, and has been expanding in markets including Charlotte, Southeast Florida and Dallas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Raman has previously joined an effort by her colleagues to push back on making these guidelines requirements for areas that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deems as having very high fire risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Some states, including California, West Virginia and Utah, have passed laws restricting the sale of foods containing certain artificial dyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He lived in California until his death in 2005.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti