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

Brand New Day can’t take all of the credit for this weekend’s coup. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

United had finished second to a Leeds side part-inspired by Cantona in 1992, then pulled off a transfer coup for the ages when a chance conversation led to him signing for them at the end of November that year for little over £1million. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 31 July 2026

After a coup leaves her family dead, Azaleah becomes a fugitive whose very presence promises disaster, according to the book’s synopsis. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

For example, in 2002, there was a coup against President Chávez. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Phrases Containing coup

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