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Recent Examples of luau
Outside of this festival, the resort is home to one of Maui’s best luaus.
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Chef Demery is leading a one-time interactive cooking class that incorporates seasonal ingredients in line with Miraval’s Life in Balance philosophy.
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Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But now that the Oakland Park dining destination debuted a major renovation to the tune of more than $20 million, Hukilau will return with a series of rum-a-licious parties, luau dinners, live music performances, a history tour and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
This biweekly event mixes a luau and live entertainment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
Then, lulled by the sound of a uke, a luau reeled me in.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
But now that the Oakland Park dining destination debuted a major renovation to the tune of more than $20 million, Hukilau will return with a series of rum-a-licious parties, luau dinners, live music performances, a history tour and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
This biweekly event mixes a luau and live entertainment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
Then, lulled by the sound of a uke, a luau reeled me in.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Members staying in either villa can book a private chef for a barbecue in their garden.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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It’s being held in the same venue as Duncan’s barbecue, a civics center in Anderson, and there will still be $1 tickets for law enforcement officers and first responders.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
Noun
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There, candidates and state office holders trade barbs with their opponents and roast members of the other party.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 July 2025
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Sandwiches at Ideal’s come in all forms—egg and cheese, Philly roast pork, and chicken cutlet, to name a few.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Noun
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This traditional New England clambake includes two lobsters, steamers, fish chowder, potato, an egg, corn on the cob, and blueberry cake.—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2024
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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
Noun
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Do certain smells remind you of summer? Campfires and cookouts are longstanding staples.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the years that followed, National Night Out grew and neighborhoods across the country now host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other events along with safety demonstrations and visits from emergency personnel.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Be In The Biz is a daylong event featuring panels, a keynote luncheon and a networking reception.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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The luncheon also serves as a fundraiser for the Mexic-Arte Museum.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The event features 10 bingo games, a BBQ buffet, unlimited soft drinks, one beer or wine drink ticket, live bluegrass music, a wine pull and raffle baskets.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The event features deluxe buffet, cash bar, silent auction and a performance by singer and TV host Sisaundra Lewis.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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In a TikTok posted Tuesday (July 29), the rapper recites the Euphoria star’s script from a recent commercial for the fashion brand word for word — but instead of matching Sweeney’s sensual tone and vocal fry in the original ad, Doja says the lines in an exaggerated backwoods accent.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
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Hot sides French fries are a popular item at Wawa, plus soft pretzels, especially when fresh, a variety of soups, including tomato bisque and chicken noodle, and various sides like chicken strips, onion rings, and mac and cheese are available.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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