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

His acquittal was overturned and the case was merged with that relating to the coup attempt. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The coup d’etat effectively ended of the Solomonic Dynasty’s rule over Ethiopia, which began in 1270. — USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

No team in history has ever been more burdened by dead cap, so winning more than four games with those constraints should feel like a coup for new coach Jeff Hafley. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

And even after a military coup removed Thaksin from the premiership in 2006, his parties remained electoral juggernauts. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing coup

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