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
But Bratton's character pulls off an absolute coup before Michael can even get the words out.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
After the coup d’état in 1980, the building reopened as a military jailhouse for political prisoners.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections and protests inspired by hardship worsened by foreign aid cuts.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Players may be asked whether a coup will occur in an unstable country, or to project the future deforestation rate in some part of the Amazon.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
After the coup d’état in 1980, the building reopened as a military jailhouse for political prisoners.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections and protests inspired by hardship worsened by foreign aid cuts.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Players may be asked whether a coup will occur in an unstable country, or to project the future deforestation rate in some part of the Amazon.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kuaishou's success with its Kling models has been a key factor behind its more than 50% share price rise over the last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These unheralded accomplishments reflect why Robert Isom was picked as the successor to his legendary predecessor, Doug Parker, in the first place.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trained as an attorney, Levine is very proud of his accomplishments, launching his FM station when FM was not doing well.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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One George reflects on another Bush in his essay on Washington reflected on the first president's willingness to cede power both as the Army's commander and as president, his loyalty to his country and his achievements, including avoiding war and stabilizing a burgeoning economy.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Glenn’s triumph over depression and an eating disorder shows how the sport is finally prioritizing skaters’ well-being alongside athletic achievement and technical excellence.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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