coup

noun

ˈkü How to pronounce coup (audio)
Definition of coupnext
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 The elder Bolsonaro responded by leading a coup attempt, which resulted in a criminal conviction and a 27-year sentence. — Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 In another, and a coup for HBO Max unveiled development on an enticing new crime series, to be exec produced by Los Javis at their Madrid manner Suma Content. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 If elected, Flavio Bolsonaro is all but certain to free his father and senior Brazilian military officers, who are currently jailed on charges of planning a coup to remain in power following the 2022 election. — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Moraes has long been portrayed by Bolsonaro supporters as aligned with Lula for his role in the investigations that led to the former president’s coup conviction. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coup
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  1. success
  2. accomplishment
  3. achievement
Noun
  • In a defining game that many thought would expose problems masked by UCLA’s early-season success, the Bruins — though imperfect — vociferously announced their arrival to the college football world as legitimate playoff contenders.
    — Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Many executives, such as the CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle for example, tout early-morning work routines as a key to their success.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of success
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  • Diamond earrings from Daniel’s Jewelers can celebrate everything from a graduation or promotion to a personal accomplishment that deserves considerably more recognition than a congratulatory text.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The idea came from Christeson’s emphasis on representing and celebrating the style and accomplishments of the actual professional women whom the garments are intended for.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplishment
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  • Yet the latest proposal seems to undercut some of those achievements, according to its critics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This is a remarkable achievement, and although outside evidence is limited, researchers generally view it as promising.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of achievement

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