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Recent Examples of luau
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.
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Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Alamo Lamar, March 8, 3:15 p.m. Reeling After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The Hawaiian buffet-style dinner included: yaki tofu with mixed greens, Ahi and hamachi sashimi, teriyaki barbecue chicken, kalbi short ribs, kalua pig and cabbage, chicken long rice, squid luau, lomi salmon, Okinawan sweet potato, poi, white rice, pineapple, pani popo and haupia.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
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—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Linh Ta, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Alamo Lamar, March 8, 3:15 p.m. Reeling After a life-altering accident, Ryan struggles to fit in with old friends and family at a birthday luau on his family’s homestead.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The Hawaiian buffet-style dinner included: yaki tofu with mixed greens, Ahi and hamachi sashimi, teriyaki barbecue chicken, kalbi short ribs, kalua pig and cabbage, chicken long rice, squid luau, lomi salmon, Okinawan sweet potato, poi, white rice, pineapple, pani popo and haupia.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
At night, seek the traditional experience of Kauai at a luau, where a vibrant culture comes alive through music and dance.
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—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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Cooper complimented The Shed's cooks for being great at barbecue competitions and the restaurant service industry.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Griffin’s loved ones remember him as a homebody and a sharp dresser who loved the Kansas City Chiefs, old Cadillac cars, barbecues and spending time with family, the obituary reads.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stir, drizzle with another 1 teaspoon olive oil and roast for 5 more minutes or until tender and lightly browned.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its menu, not yet finalized, will feature Nigerian pepper soup with turkey breast, red chili and olive oil, roast beef kebabs with black and red pepper and passata (uncooked tomato puree), along with whole fried and stewed fish.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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When people get sick from a cookout, picnic, or potluck, a common dish that’s pointed to is the potato salad.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Martha Stewart Americana Star Gingham Plaid Table Runner Fourth of July is still a ways off, but here’s a chance to grab a 72-inch-long table runner that’s virtually guaranteed to get compliments from guests at your cookout.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Oh, Mother Jessica Chastain celebrates Mother's Day with Gucci and her mom Jerri in New York City on April 16. 31 of 120 Forever Linked Yara Shahidi and her mother Keri stand side-by-side at a Mother's Day luncheon in New York City on April 16.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The San Jose Woman’s Club is celebrating its 130th anniversary by bringing back one of its most popular events — the Opera with the Stars luncheon — for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fairness, a good breakfast buffet can offer an awful lot of satisfaction.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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In truth, there is no single Southern accent, but rather a regionwide buffet of twangs and drawls.—
Rick Rojas,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Book now The perfect pairing: For a high-low pairing, go for a red Beaujolais with thick-cut fries and saffron mayo.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the seafood lover: Reserve a spot at Fog Harbor Fish House and try their crab ravioli, halibut with lobster cream sauce, mussel fries and more.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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