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Recent Examples of luau
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
Outside of this festival, the resort is home to one of Maui’s best luaus.
Plant-Based Cooking Class
Chef Demery is leading a one-time interactive cooking class that incorporates seasonal ingredients in line with Miraval’s Life in Balance philosophy.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But now that the Oakland Park dining destination debuted a major renovation to the tune of more than $20 million, Hukilau will return with a series of rum-a-licious parties, luau dinners, live music performances, a history tour and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
This biweekly event mixes a luau and live entertainment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
Outside of this festival, the resort is home to one of Maui’s best luaus.
Plant-Based Cooking Class
Chef Demery is leading a one-time interactive cooking class that incorporates seasonal ingredients in line with Miraval’s Life in Balance philosophy.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But now that the Oakland Park dining destination debuted a major renovation to the tune of more than $20 million, Hukilau will return with a series of rum-a-licious parties, luau dinners, live music performances, a history tour and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
This biweekly event mixes a luau and live entertainment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Williams said in a news briefing streamed by WDIV that the incident began when a man complained about noise with people having a barbecue behind the apartment.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) held a barbecue for participants of their Mentoring 4 Kids Program at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach on July 27.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Expect more than 50 handmade dim sum items to choose from, along with Beijing roast duck and plenty of other Chinese rice and noodle dishes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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The meat is cut down into hundreds of different products: several different flavors of brats, beef bacon, oxtail, beef tongue, rump roast, hanger steak, short ribs, skirt steak, bone broth, etc.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This traditional New England clambake includes two lobsters, steamers, fish chowder, potato, an egg, corn on the cob, and blueberry cake.—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2024
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According to Rambling’s East Coast sources, the usually bustling Long Island clambake enclave — where everyone from Steven Spielberg to Paul McCartney to Brooke Shields owns sprawling properties — is suffering from its sleepiest season in recent memory.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Corn on the cob is pretty much required for a cookout, and eating is already going to get a bit messy when ribs are also on the menu.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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These days, Zhu is there on his own, the kitchen has been refurbished, and a homemade cookout on the roof is as wild as the scene gets.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at The Mint, 12345 W. 95th St., Lenexa.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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His goal was creating a blend of luncheon and dinner sales with sufficient foot traffic combined with takeout or delivery.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Expect a buffet, mimosas and plenty of opportunities to connect.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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Governor Dan Patrick's buffet of red-meat priorities.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The meal comes in a collectible tin with fries, a new shake and the choice of McNuggets or Quarter Pounder with Cheese.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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My sons will still rate their burgers No. 1 and covet their animal-style fries Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: Californians see the brand as a cultural icon.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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