luau

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Recent Examples of luau Outside of this festival, the resort is home to one of Maui’s best luaus. Plant-Based Cooking Class Chef Demery is leading a one-time interactive cooking class that incorporates seasonal ingredients in line with Miraval’s Life in Balance philosophy. 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 See All Example Sentences for luau
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
  • Thursday's events will include protests, marches and vigils, in addition to panel discussions and even some barbecues.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
  • The restaurants featured on the trail primarily serve barbecue.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Turn the beloved French Dip – roast beef, caramelized onions, creamy provolone cheese – into sliders for a great make-and-take lunch idea.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • Based in the former California Pizza Kitchen location, Lana is using the pizza oven to fire roast dishes like jumbo Baja prawns and organic half-chicken.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Apple’s position is that the 2024 announcement, featuring Malia and the cookout, represents a vision for what Siri can and should do.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
  • Various neighborhoods are organizing cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks, which will be visited by staff from various city departments between 5 and 8 p.m. Because not every neighborhood hosts a Night Out event, the city and the YMCA will hold a community gathering on Monday, Aug. 4.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Be In The Biz is a daylong event featuring panels, a keynote luncheon and a networking reception.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
  • The luncheon also serves as a fundraiser for the Mexic-Arte Museum.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Our variety of cuisine and all-you-can-eat aspect set us apart from other buffets or grill restaurants.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Morgan Wallen Pre-Party Salt Tacos y Tequila is hosting parties before the concerts on Friday and Saturday with a buffet, cocktails, games and photo ops in the upstairs bar.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Customers can play a new installment of the digital game Code Moo and unlock free food rewards like free medium waffle fries, a chocolate chunk cookie, or a five-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • The Sac Bee’s interns ordered the Thai street fries ($12), which feature a bed of fries moderately drizzled in a spicy Thai peanut sauce and topped with pickled Fresno chili peppers, cilantro and peanuts.
    Kat Tran Updated July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025

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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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