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
The impending arrival of Smith may be the biggest coup.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
One of Coleman’s greatest coups was landing the NHL expansion team that became the Minnesota Wild, paving the way for the Xcel Energy Center to replace the aging Civic Center at Seven Corners.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Wagner has been present in Mali since late 2021 after a military coup, replacing French troops and international peacekeepers to help fight the militants.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
The courts have no physical force to deploy against Trump's coup.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
One of Coleman’s greatest coups was landing the NHL expansion team that became the Minnesota Wild, paving the way for the Xcel Energy Center to replace the aging Civic Center at Seven Corners.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
Wagner has been present in Mali since late 2021 after a military coup, replacing French troops and international peacekeepers to help fight the militants.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
The courts have no physical force to deploy against Trump's coup.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
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The film industry is not post-movie stars, and big-name actors still influence audiences’ viewing habits and films’ financial success.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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To hug you and ask you about life and your stories and struggles and successes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Carter led the Big 10 conference with that accomplishment.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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How To Put Leisure Crafting Into Practice The key is choosing activities that are physically and mentally engaging while providing a sense of accomplishment.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Recipients of the prizes, which honor lifetime achievement, contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences and service to the academy are selected by the film academy’s board of governors.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Last year Ruth Reichl, another Los Angeles Times Food vet, received the lifetime achievement award.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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