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Recent Examples of luau
But people need work, Freitas said, and the luau employs about 160 people.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
Aloha Mixed Plate and Star Noodle (siblings of the luau under the same owner) reopened in March and Aug. 1, respectively.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
One of the only surviving structures in the historical district, the nightly luau offers traditional dishes, from haupia to pua'a kalua, with hula and musical performances.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 July 2024
Old Lahaina Luau presents what is considered the purest form of luau, one that infuses history, music, food, and ancient dance and hula to tell the story of Hawaii, from early Polynesian migration to the last days of the monarchy and plantation era.
—John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
Aloha Mixed Plate and Star Noodle (siblings of the luau under the same owner) reopened in March and Aug. 1, respectively.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
One of the only surviving structures in the historical district, the nightly luau offers traditional dishes, from haupia to pua'a kalua, with hula and musical performances.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 July 2024
Old Lahaina Luau presents what is considered the purest form of luau, one that infuses history, music, food, and ancient dance and hula to tell the story of Hawaii, from early Polynesian migration to the last days of the monarchy and plantation era.
—John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luau
Noun
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The barbecue restaurant was issued a yellow placard for keeping food at unsafe temperatures and other issues.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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The forecast for Saturday (Feb. 22) at press time was 69 degrees and sunny, a heavenly day to try out Hollis’ barbecue for yourself, as Joe’s Holy Smoke enjoys its first day at 1515 Lee Road in Orlando.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Featured Recipe Triple-Chocolate Brownies View Recipe → This roast chicken with maple butter and rosemary from Colu Henry is actually very simple.—
Mia Leimkuhler,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Keep out of direct sunlight: Letting a fragrance roast in the sun is the fastest way to ruin it.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 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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Enjoy for breakfast, or cut the toast into quarters and serve as a side dish or appetizer at your summer cookout.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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For us, the machines were useful for loading firewood for an outdoor hotdog cookout in the winter sun.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The reason why an increasing number of brides choose to host a bridal luncheon, then?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2025
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Geoffrey Zakarian The chef, restaurateur and Food Network host will host a fashion show and luncheon with Margaret Zakarian Feb. 21 at at Bal Harbour Shop and host Sunday Brunch with Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro Feb. 23 at the Loews Miami Beach.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fundraiser featured a buffet dinner and dessert station, as well as photo ops.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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As always, a buffet of delicious mysteries awaits us: What’s with the active shooter?—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Habit Burger Grill also serves up salads and side dishes including fries onion rings, sweet potato fries and tempura green beans.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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Customers can stick their spoons (or fries) in the new Thin Mints Frosty, available Friday, Feb. 21, at participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Luau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luau. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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