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Recent Examples of luau
Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
The Grand Hyatt luau features the traditional dances of Polynesia from the islands of Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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Food and drink are available for purchase, with the restaurant offering a pig roast plus charcuterie boxes, while Pollyanna Brewing Company, Flagship on the Fox and Dukes Northwoods offer drinks and other bites.
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The Washingtons were known for fabulous roasts at their dinner parties, said Rose Young.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Fittingly for a film about a foodie such as Bourdain, the cast, director, and audience headed downcoast for a lively beachside clambake outside the cozily rustic Provincetown Inn.
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Barbecue grills are an important July Fourth outdoor essential and the only way to achieve that classic cookout taste.
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Baked beans belong at a Fourth of July cookout like hotdogs belong at the ballpark.
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Having participated in a Southern Living luncheon group in a previous neighborhood, Kirby missed the camaraderie after moving to Haymarket, Virginia.
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Recently, Greenwald was the guest of honor at a small luncheon hosted by one of her patients, the tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Gisel Kordestani, in Atherton, California, one of the wealthiest towns in the country.
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Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.
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Guests can opt for a breakfast buffet ($39) or à la carte dishes like blue corn pancakes and smoked salmon eggs Benedict.
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Allen tells the story of how, on a lunch break, Hanks once ate a French fry off his plate, leaving Allen aghast.
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Air-fry drumsticks 15 to 18 minutes or thighs 25 to 30 minutes or until done (175°F), turning once and coating with additional cooking spray or oil halfway through cooking.
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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