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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Graham Knaus, chief executive of the California State Assn. of Counties, told The Times that he appreciated efforts to raise awareness about the burden these changes would place on counties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The campaign kicks off against Paraguay in nearby Los Angeles on Friday, before a detour to Seattle to face Australia, then back to southern California for Turkey.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Raman's win was declared nearly a week after the 2 June election in California.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

California sends mail-in ballots to all registered voters who have until Election Day to send them back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I wanted to ask her questions about the beaches and water in Florida, to see if she remembers anything, if it’s totally different than it is in California.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy