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Recent Examples of siesta
Relocating to a sunny Mediterranean city in Spain isn’t always just for a more relaxed lifestyle — although siestas are a definite plus.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
Additional recent research on siestas, a Spanish word referring to a midday nap or rest break, found that people who often took a siesta lasting 30 minutes or less were 21% less likely to have elevated blood pressure compared to those who didn't take naps at all.
—Good Housekeeping, 16 July 2023
According to People Who Actually Do It By Hannah Singleton As Norman and I acclimated to Tulum, measuring time in sunrises and siestas, we got invited to local activities, away from the tourist traps.
—Geena Rocero, SELF, 26 June 2023
Perfect as an afternoon meal—followed by a siesta, of course.
—Kamalika Mukherjee, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2023
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
Additional recent research on siestas, a Spanish word referring to a midday nap or rest break, found that people who often took a siesta lasting 30 minutes or less were 21% less likely to have elevated blood pressure compared to those who didn't take naps at all.
—Good Housekeeping, 16 July 2023
According to People Who Actually Do It By Hannah Singleton As Norman and I acclimated to Tulum, measuring time in sunrises and siestas, we got invited to local activities, away from the tourist traps.
—Geena Rocero, SELF, 26 June 2023
Perfect as an afternoon meal—followed by a siesta, of course.
—Kamalika Mukherjee, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siesta
nap
Noun
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If toxic productivity goals try to incite guilt, banish them — ideally with a nice nap.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Melatonin also promoted sleep in the animals and scientists observed them sleeping at night and taking midday naps.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Siesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siesta. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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