Californian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Californian wines have borne the brunt of the tit-for-tat — and now these local, often family-owned businesses expect further losses, said Julie Berge, vice president of communications at Wine Institute, which represents California wineries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Inspired by Balinese architecture and thoughtfully reimagined through a distinctly Californian lens, the residence celebrates natural materials, soaring timber ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and raw, textured stone,” the listing description notes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
A Californian or New Yorker would pay a 66% combined rate and keep 34 cents of each additional dollar he earns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Unlike Californian forests, where preventative measures can be taken through thinning, boreal forests, which are very dense, cannot be controlled," Bergeron said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
And when he wasn't with him, he was down the hall with the Californian Vietnamese.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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