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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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Boots Bar and Grill Start with baked garlic pretzels and chokecherry jam at Boots Bar and Grill followed by a bourbon barbecue burger and wash it all down with a signature cocktail in a boot.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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And yes, barbecue will be served, courtesy of Gladstone restaurant Off The Hook BBQ.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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While much has been made of the midcentury glitterati that dined there (Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Eleanor Roosevelt), the real luxury was in the kitchen, where the spirit of Freetown informed the herbed roast chicken and soufflé (among other dishes).—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 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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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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That's why Chef Bill Fuller joined Pittsburgh Today Live to bring you some unique recipes for your summer cookout!—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Last week, the executive addressed the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at a luncheon in Hollywood to outline the carrier’s growth plans.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Members of the Anaheim Hills Women’s Club have selected a Hawaiian theme for their June 17 luncheon and are extending an invitation to all women in the community.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Food trucks will be on-site, and VIP tickets include a buffet dinner.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Breakfast is taken in the same restaurant, curated by Ducasse himself, and is entirely a la carte (no buffets here), with pain au chocolats made with cocoa from Ducasse’s own chocolatier in Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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