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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The new flagship store in West Hollywood is both a return to its California roots and an envisioning of its future still ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

A decade ago, a significant portion of asylum seekers came from El Salvador, Guatemala or Honduras, many of whom settled in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

But on Tuesday, California Sen. Adam Schiff said he will be introducing legislation that would limit large corporate investors, such as private equity firms, from purchasing properties after a natural disaster.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, biologist Pete Bloom estimates there are at least 22 pairs of the majestic birds in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

The order, which was first reported by the California Post, requires preliminary regulations put forth within 30 days.

From MarketWatch