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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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Both Nolan Belcher and North Texas Smoke owner Derek Degenhardt are Army veterans who decided to try their hand at barbecue during the COVID pandemic.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Everyone knows hot dogs, hamburgers, and barbecue all taste better in the summer.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last Thursday night, 48 hours before the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Kimmel put on a fake WHCD roast on his ABC show.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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The comedian made the jokes on April 23 while delivering a fake roast similar to ones that usually take place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 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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Something that plays in the background during a late-spring Saturday cookout — you, scrolling on your phone down a long list of names, most of which mean absolutely nothing.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling for more outdoor entertaining pieces for your next backyard cookout or patio brunch.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The announcement of Ditka’s signing was rescheduled to avoid a conflict with the Cubs’ annual winter press luncheon.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the spring of 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot outside the Washington Hilton on his way out of a luncheon.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mornings start at the barn-style main restaurant, where the tight breakfast menu includes mushroom noodles, yak yogurt granola, and coddled eggs with cordyceps (a local edible fungi) alongside a small buffet spread of fresh bread, yak butter, jam, and tsampa (buckwheat flour) for porridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both do well in terms of texture after a deep fry and offer a fresh-tasting fish most every time.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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How to Eat Besides enjoying them as an easy side dish, add green peas to pasta or stir fry.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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