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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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For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Siestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siestas. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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