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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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Nimali stood with a platter of roast pork, her eyes wide in alarm; even someone who spoke no English could understand the absurd back-and-forthing, like a hostage negotiation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Though many fans in the comments responded with support for Laurie, Murray seemed to take the roast in stride.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Another weekend of superb film programming, captivating panels, John Waters appearances, and even a clambake is in the books for the annual Provincetown International Film Festival.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Mosquitoes can quickly ruin a summer evening, often crashing cocktails on the back porch or a weekend cookout.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Noun
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On February 24, after a luncheon at Marchesi co-hosted by Prada and Vogue, Vogue World’s iconic next setting was announced at a press conference in Sala Alessi at Palazzo Marino.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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All women in Rancho Bernardo and adjacent communities are welcome to attend its luncheons held on the first Thursday of September through June at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Beacon Cafe 287 is known for its $20 and under brunch buffet.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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Console tables, buffets, and bookshelves are all excellent alternative options.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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During a 2019 interview, Frazier addressed his eating habits, but not specifically his French fry antics.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The players have big economic fish to fry.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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