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Recent Examples of luau
The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping his shoulders, turned heads upon arrival at a Monday night luau.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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.
—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
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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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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.
—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
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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The Foundation paid the bills; no one at the Foundation got any barbecue.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Industry leaders were treated to a barbecue at the stables of Percy Warner Steeplechase Course, a dinner at Belle Meade Country Club and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen gives this tactic a stamp of approval because this allows for even air circulation as the chicken thighs roast.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 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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Yet most Muslim Americans’ first taste of any halal barbecue was probably like mine—at a local mosque cookout in their youth.—
Farhan Mustafa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Plastic containers that are left outside in the hot sun for a long period of time after a cookout, for instance, may release microplastics and chemicals into the food, Hine said.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Host a luncheon for six with the Oasbira Outdoor Dining Set, or choose the Devoko 3-Piece Wicker Patio Set as the backdrop for a casual menu for two.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, Whitney throws her napkin and storms out of the luncheon, as Real Housewives are wont to do.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bride chose a buffet-style dinner for her nuptials, and assumed there would be plenty of food to go around.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Following the gym and a breakfast buffet, class is in session, with lecturer Natasha Bains delivering a psychology lesson called ‘Becoming YOU’ at the college the athletes attend.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To make the stir fry sauce, in a small bowl, whisk together the broth (or water), soy sauce, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine (or more broth), cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Better yet, replace a handful of countertop cookers with a Breville smart oven that can toast, bake, broil, dehydrate, proof, air fry, and even replace your slow cooker!—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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