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Recent Examples of luau
Hart is organizing a romp and luau at Edo Ramen House in Royal Oak on Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping his shoulders, turned heads upon arrival at a Monday night luau.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping his shoulders, turned heads upon arrival at a Monday night luau.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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In the early days, Dreamland not only sold barbecue but hamburgers and hot dogs, too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Far below the surface of Missouri, a state that is perhaps best known for Kansas City-style barbeque, Anheuser-Busch, and an odd collection of extremely large objects, there’s an entirely other world—an underground world.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With a fresh sourdough breadcrumb topping, this creamy sweet potato side satisfies stuffing urges, mingling nicely with roast poultry and other autumnal sides, while channeling that classic casserole flavor.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bake, roast, or air fry potatoes in olive oil rather than deep frying.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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
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Hubert was at a cookout with members of the girl’s family, prosecutors said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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To close out the segment, Edwards and Maddox invite Lisan al-Gaib to the cookout, and Chalamet promises to cherish his second White Boy honor of the night.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Later today, the president is set to meet leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and speak at a luncheon as well as participate in a US-APEC leaders working dinner.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Parker told luncheon attendees that requirement of a four-year degree won’t solve the issues of the early educator workforce and other options need to be offered.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Anglers would cast three flies below a strike indicator, offering hungry trout a veritable buffet of options drifting downstream.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Integrated Specialty Small Appliances From a toaster oven with air-fry capability to espresso machines, Hudson included compact, high-function appliances in the kitchen layout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bake, roast, or air fry potatoes in olive oil rather than deep frying.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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