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Recent Examples of luau
The luau itself includes a traditional buffet dinner, unlimited drinks and a show.
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Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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
The five-day event will feature an opening-night luau on Wednesday at the Catamaran Resort Hotel on Mission Bay.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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
The five-day event will feature an opening-night luau on Wednesday at the Catamaran Resort Hotel on Mission Bay.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Along with the submarine, the scientists took a short boat ride for a barbecue picnic on Epstein's 70-acre island.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Vinny will bring the laughs, as the TV personality turned stand-up comedian goes on tour and organizes a celebratory roast for his castmates.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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For best results, use a dark or espresso roast, use the smallest cup setting available and use the strongest brew setting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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This classic side belongs at any backyard barbecue, cookout, or picnic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pins disavowing the Iranian regime’s crackdown on protesters (that featured the outline of Iran with a ribbon) were passed out to attendees of the Academy Awards luncheon in February, and could possibly appear on the Oscars carpet.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stadium seating is perfectly enjoyable, but Sunday brunch is the place to be, with everyone who’s anyone enjoying a gourmet buffet and an up-close view of the match.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Paris Fashion Week has been a buffet of beauty inspiration, with Roan and her fellow stars giving us tons of ideas for future looks.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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From there the fish was taken to the state’s hatchery in Athens, where it will be spawned, and its fry used to stock lakes around Texas.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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