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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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Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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