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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In California, nearly half of active court reporter licenses were issued at least 30 years ago, the state’s judicial branch says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

At a press conference afterward, officials stressed that even though coastal Southern California is not expected to have an exceptionally dangerous fire season, they are doing everything they can to protect Californians.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The British artist, who died Thursday, captured California cool like no other while remaining creatively adventurous throughout his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Coastal Southern California must still endure a particularly dry June before reaching typical conditions July through September — and even “typical” conditions remain dangerous, which is why officials urged Southern Californians Friday to remain vigilant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

I email her agent and check the California prison website.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko