as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
winning that big contract was a real coup
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How civilians support coups In general, civilian support for coups can manifest in different ways.
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Salah Ben Hammou, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
But Istanbul is actually much more of a coup for seafood lovers – the Bosphorus’ catch of the day, in particular, taking the form of lüfer (bluefish) in autumn, or the ubiquitous balık ekmek, a deceptively simple fish sandwich, whose popularity is rivaled only by its deliciousness.
—Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The summit is a coup for the autocratic invader of Ukraine, who’s ostensibly a global pariah but keeps on finding new friends.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
The partnership between the two companies was a coup for OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion after a financing around announced earlier this month.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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Salah Ben Hammou, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
But Istanbul is actually much more of a coup for seafood lovers – the Bosphorus’ catch of the day, in particular, taking the form of lüfer (bluefish) in autumn, or the ubiquitous balık ekmek, a deceptively simple fish sandwich, whose popularity is rivaled only by its deliciousness.
—Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The summit is a coup for the autocratic invader of Ukraine, who’s ostensibly a global pariah but keeps on finding new friends.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
The partnership between the two companies was a coup for OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion after a financing around announced earlier this month.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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The numbers alone speak volumes about their success.Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the success of The Queen’s Gambit had, in fact, done them a favor by placing their subject matter firmly in the zeitgeist.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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David and Victoria both previously met Queen Elizabeth in light of their respective professions — David for his accomplishments in soccer, and Victoria with her Spice Girls band.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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His achievements earned him 28 Grammy Awards, 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brown’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but certain achievements have stood out.Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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