Synonyms of coup

coup

noun

ˈkü 

as in success

a successful result brought about by hard work

winning that big contract was a real coup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• success
• accomplishment
• achievement
• triumph
• feat
• acquirement
• victory
• attainment
• miracle
• conquest
• baby
• a feather in one's cap
• win
• gain
• performance
• execution
• blockbuster
• hit
• implementation
• realization
• winner
• deed
• megahit
• completion
• arrival
• skill
• culmination
• fruition
• consummation
• jackpot
• smash
• fulfillment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mess
• disaster
• failure
• catastrophe
• shambles
• fiasco
• debacle
• muddle
• flop
• cock-up
• washout
• bust
• nonachievement
• botch
• setback
• loss
• dud
• disappointment
• letdown
• bummer
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coup

The coup brought General Abdourahamane Tiani to power, with his military junta vowing to restore security. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

In 1998 he was named the minister of planning and development, but his time in that position was cut short when the country was rocked in late 1999 by a military coup. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Manzambi’s club-record transfer was viewed as a significant coup. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Phillips flew the coup in Philadelphia too, leaving the Eagles to sign a four-year, $120 million contract ($60 million fully guaranteed) with the Carolina Panthers. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing coup

• coup de grace
• coup de grâce
• coup de main