Garden State
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is one of New Jersey's most famous native sons, and the Garden State is honoring The Boss with a new museum that celebrates his legacy and the history of American music.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Garden State residential rates climbed 21% in September from the previous year, according to the Energy Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
Property taxes have been a Garden State election issue for decades, Rasmussen noted, but they gained new urgency this time.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate fessed up to editing his Spotify Wrapped to exaggerate his fandom for Garden State legend Bruce Springsteen.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2024
Not content with their names, they take descriptive titles also—the Empire State, the Garden State, the Granite State—titles proudly borne and little given to understatement.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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