as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
winning that big contract was a real coup
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Recent Examples of coup
Turkish authorities have fired and arrested tens of thousands of people in the wake of a 2016 coup attempt by a Turkish military faction allegedly linked to the movement of dissident religious leader Fethullah Gulen.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Her final interaction with CK was the coup de grâce on an amazing first foray into reality competition.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The latest, a coup d’état in 2023, put the brakes on growth.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Still, in the midst of Nigeria’s political fragility — marked by coups, violence, and widespread distrust among citizens who protested bad governance again last summer — Rema is being strategic about his allegiances.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Her final interaction with CK was the coup de grâce on an amazing first foray into reality competition.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The latest, a coup d’état in 2023, put the brakes on growth.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Still, in the midst of Nigeria’s political fragility — marked by coups, violence, and widespread distrust among citizens who protested bad governance again last summer — Rema is being strategic about his allegiances.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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The Kansas chapter has done similar projects in the past with success, said executive director Denise Cyzman.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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For Tui, who spent time in the United States playing in the Premier Rugby Sevens competition, such success hasn’t happened by chance.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual gala typically celebrates the performing arts organization’s achievements, but this year’s event also will honor someone else’s accomplishments.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Broadening your view of what constitutes professional achievement creates more pathways to fulfillment.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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