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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siestas
naps
Noun
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The 20th anniversary edition has been updated with the latest advice, including how to shorten naps and manage early wake-ups and includes new product recommendations.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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