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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Flock, headquartered in Atlanta, said that it contracts with roughly 5,000 U.S. law enforcement agencies nationwide, and that its technology complies with a California law that limits what information can be shared with federal authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One unique factor for California is its size.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Los Angeles architecture firm SPF:architects has designed two proposed residential projects in Southern California that will be unveiled when the new law goes into effect July 1, said Renzo Pali, director of operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

And a majority of California voters — nearly 90% in last year’s special election — use them.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“I grew up here, but my mom and dad got tired of all the hurricanes and moved us to California when I was in high school. They’re still out there. They’re fine,” said Patience.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz