Golden State

American  

noun

1. California (used as a nickname).

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Example Sentences

While the Golden State also attracts a large number of newcomers, it has had the biggest net outflow for six years in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

So it’s hard to hear the numbers and not be shocked and angry, especially as the Golden State is faced with a budget shortfall that may be as much as $18 billion.

From Los Angeles Times

The Golden State’s rich residents say they are tired of feeling targeted.

From Los Angeles Times

The firms of two high-profile California investors issued announcements on New Year’s Eve about establishing new offices out of state, without saying anything about the proposed Golden State tax.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead of ranking the restaurants that make the Golden State, in Addison’s words, a “culinary juggernaut,” the list, which is only a beginning, offers a glimpse into the cultures and diversities that make up California.

From Los Angeles Times