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Recent Examples of luau
So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Fundraising events, such as a luau and an ice cream social, helped raise $45,000 from 249 team members.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 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
Hart is organizing a romp and luau at Edo Ramen House in Royal Oak on Saturday, Aug. 9.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Fundraising events, such as a luau and an ice cream social, helped raise $45,000 from 249 team members.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Aug. 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
Hart is organizing a romp and luau at Edo Ramen House in Royal Oak on Saturday, Aug. 9.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Beyond its famous buffalo-style chicken wings, Buffalo Wild Wings offers over two dozen sauces and dry rubs — from lemon pepper and Thai curry to desert heat and chipotle barbecue, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Accordion doors spill out to the backyard, which holds a flagstone-encased pool with a spillover spa, plus an alfresco dining space with a barbecue and a fire pit.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The coffee is an organic Colombian roast, according to Fluid’s website, and has notes of apricot, mandarin zest, cocoa butter and blackberry.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ostrander said his cycling group visited Kingdom Coffee so often, the shop eventually sponsored the team and created a special coffee roast for it.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The property has a Western-style restaurant, but guests can also book a cookout reached by horse or covered wagon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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In September, Gas Depot sponsored a neighborhood cookout and provided ingredients for the food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The luncheon, which is free to veterans, costs $10 for guests.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The dispute resurfaced publicly Friday at a Dallas Friday Group luncheon.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An advertisement for the social promoted an open bar, buffet-style dinner and premium cigars for a flat $150 entry fee.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Breakfast, included in the room rates, offers a bountiful help-yourself buffet, with pasticcini, juices, and fruit to spare; warm dishes like eggs and crêpes are made-to-order.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Air-fry until lightly browned on top and internal temperature registers 160°F, 8 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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No-Fry Chicken Parm This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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