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Recent Examples of luau
Attending an evening luau is another beloved pastime, where visitors can learn about Hawaiian heritage while enjoying good food and drink.
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Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Attending an evening luau is another beloved pastime, where visitors can learn about Hawaiian heritage while enjoying good food and drink.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The menu: Dishes include huli huli chicken — a marinated, teriyaki chicken; luau pig — a slow-roasted, seasoned pork dish; and Spam musubi — grilled spam with rice, wrapped in seaweed.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Attending an evening luau is another beloved pastime, where visitors can learn about Hawaiian heritage while enjoying good food and drink.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The menu: Dishes include huli huli chicken — a marinated, teriyaki chicken; luau pig — a slow-roasted, seasoned pork dish; and Spam musubi — grilled spam with rice, wrapped in seaweed.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Outside, the grounds stretch into tiered gardens, a pool deck, a fire pit lounge and a barbecue area primed for golden-hour gatherings.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Father’s Day can sometimes seem like an afterthought in the late-spring holiday lineup: third place behind Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, a mere warm-up barbecue before the Fourth of July.—
Augustine Sedgewick,
Time,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The restaurant served a Kunming-style roast duck, a variation of Peking duck from China.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Some studies show that the antioxidants are preserved at the highest levels when medium coffee roast varieties are brewed for around three minutes.31 9.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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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The coast of Maine is my idea of what summertime is all about, from clambakes on the rocky shore to falling asleep to the sound of seagulls.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Summertime means the re-emergence of plenty of fun things: trips to the beach or pool, outdoor brunches and cookouts with family and friends.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Fairmount Park was busy during the day, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI, as families and members of the community gathered for Memorial Day cookouts and barbecues.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The club will honor the recipients at a luncheon June 13, an organization news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The fashion show will start at 11 a.m. followed by the noon luncheon in the Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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While some pieces may sit in a buffet or a kitchen shelf most of the year, big events call for big receptacles.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Start your mornings at Windows Cafe, bright and elegant, known for its panoramic views and expansive buffet breakfast (plus an outdoor Sunset Bar at the back of Quest) serving global cuisine—while sometimes highlighting ingredients from your sailing’s ports of call.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The best results come from a deep fry in a large pan, like a Dutch oven.—
Kia Damon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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For now, on his actual birthday, Nadel is happy with his fries, lounging in a booth and telling stories, mostly about music, which is Nadel’s primary passion — even more than sports at this stage, though sometimes the two intertwine.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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