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Recent Examples of luau
The Grand Hyatt luau features the traditional dances of Polynesia from the islands of Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii.
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
He’s got The Sun Sessions (rockabilly psycho), Golden Records (megalomaniac stud), Elvis Is Back (blues speed freak invents the Stones), Blue Hawaii (Tennessee luau), the 1968 Comeback TV special (black-leather redemption), From Elvis in Memphis (dadcore country soul).
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull.
—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
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
He’s got The Sun Sessions (rockabilly psycho), Golden Records (megalomaniac stud), Elvis Is Back (blues speed freak invents the Stones), Blue Hawaii (Tennessee luau), the 1968 Comeback TV special (black-leather redemption), From Elvis in Memphis (dadcore country soul).
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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The restaurant is overseen by Urban Roots, a barbecue and craft brewery that opened in Sacramento a year earlier.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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While Joe’s offers pulled pork sandwiches, rib slabs and barbecue sausage, the Z-Man sandwich is easily the most popular.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Light, medium, or dark roasts all work fine for espresso; just keep in mind that the lighter the roast, the more acidic the finished product.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The roast was hosted by Shane Gillis and a lineup of Chelsea Handler, Pete Davidson, Sheryl Underwood, Jeff Ross, Katt Williams, Tony Hinchcliffe, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Fittingly for a film about a foodie such as Bourdain, the cast, director, and audience headed downcoast for a lively beachside clambake outside the cozily rustic Provincetown Inn.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The Reviews After the cookout Saturday night, there was barely a sliver of a slice left in the pan.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Grilling weather doesn’t last forever, so get outside and enjoy a Tuesday night, or any-night, cookout.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
Noun
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As a boy, Cole saw Civil War veterans in a parade, Wood said during the luncheon.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Trump also poked Macron by telling a private luncheon in April that his wife, Brigitte Macron, treats her husband badly.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Disney also offers free soda and other non-acoholic drinks on the pool deck, in dining rooms and buffets, and in the teens club - a benefit that would generally bring an extra fee on competing cruise lines.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Insider tip Skip the side of toast at breakfast—instead, head into the buffet and grab a slice (or two) of Murphy’s & Walnut Brown Bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Allen tells the story of how, on a lunch break, Hanks once ate a French fry off his plate, leaving Allen aghast.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Air-fry drumsticks 15 to 18 minutes or thighs 25 to 30 minutes or until done (175°F), turning once and coating with additional cooking spray or oil halfway through cooking.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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