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Recent Examples of siestas
The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siestas
naps
Noun
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Blankets are great for car naps, of course, but these items are also helpful to have on hand just in case you—God forbid—end up stranded and waiting for a tow.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Nissen and his fellow researchers’ test subjects took around 45 minute naps on average.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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