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Sunshine State

American  

noun

  1. Florida (used as a nickname).


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My organization, in collaboration with a professor at Florida State University, polled physicians in the Sunshine State last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Instead, he's in the Sunshine State preparing for the bronze-medal game against France.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Although Hilton insisted he has “nothing but wonderful memories” while calling Nevada home, he claimed that his decision to relocate to the Sunshine State came from a higher power.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The citrus families became royal in the Sunshine State.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

As she packed, she hummed “You Are My Sunshine” and explained to me, “We’re moving to the Sunshine State to live happily ever after.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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