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
Lipa choice of Chanel is somewhat of a coup for both parties.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
They are governed by military juntas that staged coups fueled by resentment toward old Western partners and democratic governments.
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Wilson McMakin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
More recently, Haiti received another visit by the Brazilian national team when the South American nation led the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country after 2004’s bloody coup.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
But Tom’s publicity coup comes at a cost.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coup
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
They are governed by military juntas that staged coups fueled by resentment toward old Western partners and democratic governments.
—
Wilson McMakin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
More recently, Haiti received another visit by the Brazilian national team when the South American nation led the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country after 2004’s bloody coup.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
But Tom’s publicity coup comes at a cost.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
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Simmons also founded Corridor Gallery in his Brooklyn loft apartment, to name just a few of his creative initiatives and long list of accomplishments.
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Music moguls like Jimmy Iovine, Lucian Grange, Sean Combs, Richard Branson, David Geffen and Doug Morris were among the revelers each year, with a top industry figure singled out for their yearly accomplishments.
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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John Locher The ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, celebrates achievements across music, television, film and sports.
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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