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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
So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?
—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
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Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Best Restaurants Lewis Barbecue Greenville Led by legendary pitmaster John Lewis, Lewis Barbecue brings serious Central Texas-style barbecue to Greenville.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Not just for birthdays, this cake would be just at home at a spring celebration, potluck or summer barbecue.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This model features three rack positions and 12 presets, like toast, roast, broil, and dehydrate.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Factors such as roast level, bean origin and brewing technique may influence concentrations of caffeine and other compounds, the authors wrote.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 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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This is our winter version of a summer cookout classic.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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My idea of a good time is a family cookout.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Quarterly luncheons with municipal leaders have worked in the past and would be helpful in the future.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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At a recent post-funeral luncheon, my friends and I marveled at the spread.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The resort hosts an ample breakfast buffet each morning at EsQuilina, the main restaurant, which often turns out to be a better deal than ordering à la carte.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The facility’s plates were stored face up in the buffet area without protection.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Air-fry, stirring twice, until croutons are golden, about 5 minutes.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Again, that is perhaps part of the design — Stanton has bigger conceptual fish to fry — but compare how this film treats a moment of devastation with something like The Tree of Life, another great auteur project about our place in the cosmos.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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