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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“As the epicenter of the entertainment industry, California has a special interest in protecting competition,” he posted Friday on X.

From Los Angeles Times

February storms brought fresh snow to the Sierra Nevada, but California’s snowpack remains far smaller than average during a winter that has brought record warmth across much of the West.

From Los Angeles Times

California's attorney general has already vowed a "vigorous" investigation.

From BBC

The California city of San Francisco in December sued ten leading food makers over their ultra-processed products, accusing the industry's giants of knowingly selling foods that have been linked to a rise in serious diseases.

From BBC

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, better known as Calpers, is the largest pension system in the U.S. by assets under management.

From Barron's