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Recent Examples of siestas
The middle of the day is for mandatory Sun siestas.
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Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
When the heat finally breaks after mid-day, locals emerge from siestas into cooler evenings for tapas, vermut, and socializing.
—Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025
Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
When the heat finally breaks after mid-day, locals emerge from siestas into cooler evenings for tapas, vermut, and socializing.
—Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siestas
naps
Noun
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After-dinner naps, family movie nights, greasy hands, and dirty pets can contribute to smelly odors, stains, pet hair, and crumbs and dirt that get stuck along the piping and between the couch cushions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The Today and Health tabs are getting charts for hourly step goals, as well, and a new 24-hour total sleep overview will show both main sleep and naps.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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