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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
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
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
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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The wine bar is where someone can come in for barbecue shrimp and a glass of wine, gumbo, steak au poivre or a more casual bite that still carries the DNA of the flagship.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Kaleb Blain, 36, makes barbecue every Wednesday for people experiencing homelessness in Waco, Texas.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Your mileage may vary with different roast levels, but use that as a jumping-off point.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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By contrast, the Hart roast premiered on the last day of the May 4-10 viewing window and wasn’t widely watched enough that night to make the Netflix Top 10.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
19 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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The episode on Massachusetts encompasses clambakes and heroin.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rub it across the grates until the residue is removed, then wipe them down with a damp cloth and start planning your next cookout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The wedding was a three-day celebration that featured a welcome reception and farewell cookout.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival toasted its 80th birthday in style during the Cannes Film Festival with a bustling luncheon — complete with a giant birthday cake — on the beach.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Rancho Santa Fe residents Heather Manion and Cami Rosso were among the 11 Women of Dedication honorees celebrated at the 60th Anniversary Women of Dedication luncheon held May 15 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina hotel.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Pry yourself away from this sanctuary and begin the day at La Seine with a lavish buffet breakfast of Korean, Japanese and Western dishes from the energetic, studio-style live kitchen.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The hotel is also a culinary destination with a daily breakfast buffet including pastries by Iginio Massari and a restaurant and cocktail bar by Cibrèo, a key spot on the Florentine food scene.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The culinary team on Air Force One served beef stir fry and fortune cookies to the delegation.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Larger pieces can easily be made into pickles, while smaller cubes can be sauteed into stir fry or used in stew, and smaller slices can be put in slaw-style salad.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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