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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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Known for its barbecue, cocktails, and other specialty drinks, Smokey Bones has already closed 10 locations.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > Spice up your backyard barbecue with this easy Mexican street food classic.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use it for everything from slow-cooking a roast, baking no-knead bread, or frying up perfectly crisp chicken.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Crofton Harvest Serving Platter is generously sized to hold a roast, a mountain of roasted vegetables, or even your favorite fall dessert.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 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
Noun
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This is especially noticeable with a subplot involving Linda Page (Myha’la), an ambitious young news reporter usually sidelined to the ladies’ luncheon beat.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Breakfast is a buffet of cereals, meats, cheeses, fruit, and pastries (Spier’s pasteis de nata, Portuguese custard tarts, are a must-try).—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nor are they usually served by robots, with customers paying a single buffet price.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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