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
With fees as high as $233 million (€200 million) quoted for the World Cup winner, however, Barca doesn’t have that kind of cash on hand and might have to look towards the summer to possibly pull off the coup.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Ecuador’s populist government grew increasingly unstable, leading to a 1963 military coup.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
That’s a huge coup for a group that had very little continuity last season.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Capton scored another coup earlier this month, securing investment from BYD – which recently surpassed Tesla as the world’s leading electric car supplier — to finance films and series.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Ecuador’s populist government grew increasingly unstable, leading to a 1963 military coup.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
That’s a huge coup for a group that had very little continuity last season.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Capton scored another coup earlier this month, securing investment from BYD – which recently surpassed Tesla as the world’s leading electric car supplier — to finance films and series.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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While heading to a Pro Bowl is always a great accomplishment, Sanders knows nothing is solidified for his role in 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the research underscores how school matters across achievement levels — and each day makes a difference.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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