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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
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From a cigarette count on a hit Paramount+ series to a new pizza tavern from Fort Worth’s barbecue royalty, here’s a look at top stories from the Star-Telegram over the past week.—
Jake Harris
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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This comes after Huang met with heavyweights of South Korea's tech industry during his visit, which also included a traditional Korean barbeque dinner with leaders of SK Group, LG Group and Naver, a ceremonial baseball pitch and even an appearance on one of South Korea's most popular variety shows.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Sneak a vegetable to your next cookout with this Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Activities include an awareness walk, art exhibits, a community cookout, and visits from Waukegan police and firefighters.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The French Open appearance followed Kerr’s April honor at Amie Satchu’s Beverly Hills luncheon for the Living Beauty Cancer Foundation, where the model and Kora Organics founder was recognized as the event helped raise more than $1 million.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program as part of an annual luncheon.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The ground-floor restaurant has been transformed into Café Ginori, while breakfast is served in the courtyard restaurant Mosaico with a full buffet and hot dishes made to order.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Shnaider would try to dominate from the back of the court; Chwalińska would neutralize her with a buffet of spins and slices.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The camera is red and customized with French fry and burger decals.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Edamame is often added to Asian style dishes like salads or a stir fry.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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