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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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Bubba’s was known for traditional Eastern Carolina pork barbecue, but Honey Pies is taking the location into Texas territory.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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Nearby was a building first occupied by Henry Perry’s barbecue business.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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And the people doing the roast is also going to be phenomenal.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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When the maypole stood straight against the blue sky, the marching band played an extra fanfare, people poured into the huge festival tent, sat down on the benches, had pork roast and sausages for lunch — and some more beer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 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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Secure a repeat invitation by showing up to any potluck or cookout with this slow-cooker rendition of Buffalo Chicken Dip.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Something that plays in the background during a late-spring Saturday cookout — you, scrolling on your phone down a long list of names, most of which mean absolutely nothing.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Malin Akerman, Amie Satchu and Miranda Kerr wear nudes and yellows for the Living Beauty spring luncheon and fundraiser with Mytheresa on April 29 in Beverly Hills, California.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The luncheon also highlighted the city's sister-city relationship with Montego Bay and ongoing collaborations between government, business and cultural leaders.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Health inspectors found excess water between the stack of plates at the buffet service line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The Italian Manfredi’s, the main dining room, the Restaurant, the World Cafe (a buffet with everything imaginable including lobster, steaks and pasta) and 24-hour room service, are all included in your fare.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both do well in terms of texture after a deep fry and offer a fresh-tasting fish most every time.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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How to Eat Besides enjoying them as an easy side dish, add green peas to pasta or stir fry.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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