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Recent Examples of luau
Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Modesto Fire said the teenager was attempting to re-light a barbecue using a flammable liquid when the fire suddenly flashed, igniting and causing significant burns.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Every year, Southern Living releases its list of the best barbecue joints in every state.—
Ella Gonzales
March 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The comedians aren’t allowed to laugh, but they are allowed to (proverbially, at least) cook, roast, and skewer each other relentlessly in the name of breaking.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gladwin iris or roast-beef plant (Iris foetidissima) has malodorous foliage when crushed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The episode on Massachusetts encompasses clambakes and heroin.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Stay dry and away from the sun at the next cookout or beach day with this pop-up canopy tent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Gracies’ national television, streaming, radio and digital media winners will be celebrated in a ceremony May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire, while local TV, radio and student winners will be recognized in a luncheon June 16 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Gracie Awards Gala will take place May 19 in Los Angeles with local and student honorees being recognized at a luncheon on June 16 in New York City.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The daily lunch and dinner menus are expansive, but the real draw here is its buffet-style Sunday brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The social featured an open bar, buffet-style dinner and premium cigars.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carefully add tofu slabs to hot oil; fry until crispy and golden brown, 5-7 minutes, using tongs to flip tofu halfway through cook time.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a typical situation, TPWD fisheries biologists would have taken the bass to the state-run hatchery, where it would be spawned in captivity so its fry could be stocked in other Texas lakes.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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