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Recent Examples of luau
For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.
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Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 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
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
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Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Among other fallout after Kirk’s assassination, a popular barbecue restaurant in Cincinnati has faced backlash over a co-owner's social media comments.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Frazer took those skills along with an excellent taste for barbecue and opened his own restaurant.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Will the vibe be friendly or roast-y?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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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
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Local shoppers will stream in to pick up beer, hamburger fixings, and bags of charcoal to kick off the first proper cookout of the season.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bass hits hard, the highs stay crisp, and the volume is strong enough to cut through chatter at a cookout.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The event was modeled after MGM’s Studio luncheon to commemorate their 25th anniversary, which also welcomed actors, producers and other luminaries.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The annual champagne reception, gourmet luncheon, live and silent auction, and fashion show event raises funds to support United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct was arguably one of its best in a good while, simply because of the proverbial buffet of promising games, additional content and fun amiibo figures shown to eager audiences.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several foods on the buffet line, including chicken and grilled fish, weren’t held at a safe temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shelf-stable items Bamboo can be used in a range of Asian dishes, from stir fry to stew.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beginning on Monday, Sept. 8, McDonald's will add limited-time Extra Value Meals to its offerings: a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal with hash browns and a small coffee, and an $8 Big Mac meal (medium fries and medium soft drink included), both available nationwide.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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