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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From May to July, California citizens accounted for the largest share of the decline in private sector workers, about 415,000 people.

From Los Angeles Times

“California is a proud reproductive freedom state — and that includes increasing access to fertility services that help those who want to start a family,” Newsom said after signing the bill in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

The 137th Rose Parade — an event famously established to show off Southern California’s mild winter weather — is set to kick off at 8 a.m.

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California wildlife authorities are urging residents of a small Central California town to lock up their pets and secure livestock after a series of mountain lion attacks.

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The average cost of a California divorce is about $17,500, due to court filings, proceedings and attorney fees.

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