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Recent Examples of luau
Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
For the quintessential Hawaiian experience, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers a luau twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays).
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025
So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
For the quintessential Hawaiian experience, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers a luau twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays).
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025
So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Texas barbecue joints do make for good photos by famous folks.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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The comedians aren’t allowed to laugh, but they are allowed to (proverbially, at least) cook, roast, and skewer each other relentlessly in the name of breaking.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The episode on Massachusetts encompasses clambakes and heroin.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The event features cycling, running and walking races from Boston to the Cape along with clambakes and a concert.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stay dry and away from the sun at the next cookout or beach day with this pop-up canopy tent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kayleigh Cameron is an example of the 15 women who are juggling school and caregiving who were recognized with Live Your Dream awards totaling $25,000 at a recent Soroptimist International of Poway luncheon.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Gracies’ national television, streaming, radio and digital media winners will be celebrated in a ceremony May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire, while local TV, radio and student winners will be recognized in a luncheon June 16 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The daily lunch and dinner menus are expansive, but the real draw here is its buffet-style Sunday brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The social featured an open bar, buffet-style dinner and premium cigars.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, the fry wasn’t that crispy, and the cheese sauce wasn’t really worth anything.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The panko is fresh, staff fry at two different temperatures, and the oil is a secret house blend.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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