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Recent Examples of luau
The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping his shoulders, turned heads upon arrival at a Monday night luau.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
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
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The couple worked with local venues for their three-day celebration, which included a pool party and a traditional luau.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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It’s filled with global flavors and spice mixes for a variety of different meals, including barbecue rubs, Mediterranean blends, Italian blends, steak rubs, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Known for her raunchy, no-holds barred comedy, Glaser’s career skyrocketed after her standout performance on Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures begin heating up in the spring and roast over the summer months.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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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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Hubert was at a cookout with members of the girl’s family, prosecutors said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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To close out the segment, Edwards and Maddox invite Lisan al-Gaib to the cookout, and Chalamet promises to cherish his second White Boy honor of the night.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The private luncheon brought together leaders who’ve built empires, broken ceilings, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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The luncheon comes on the 21st day of the government shutdown, and congressional Democrats and Republicans seem no closer to agreeing on a resolution to end the lapse in funding.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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Food shortage and frostbite are replaced today with lavish buffets and heated bathroom floors.—
Brad Japhe,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant also has American and Japanese breakfast buffets.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In all other modes—Air Crisp (air-fry), Bake, Broil, Roast, and Dehydrate—the top heating element and fan are the main source of heat and can handle everything from charring chicken to gently baking cakes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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Reduce the heat to medium and fry until the edges are frizzled, the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your liking.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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