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 criminals who staged a coup against our government on Jan. 6, 2021 were pardoned.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
From the outside, many critics saw the coup as a last-ditch effort to stop OpenAI from becoming the very Eye of Sauron it was founded to restrain.
—Tim Wu, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Given that the Rose Bowl has kept all of the existing suite revenue for UCLA games as part of its lease agreement with the school, the new arrangement could be considered something of a coup for the Bruins.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The film begins on a pivotal June day in 1993, as Nigeria is eagerly awaiting the results of its first democratic election since the military coup that brought strongman General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida to power.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
From the outside, many critics saw the coup as a last-ditch effort to stop OpenAI from becoming the very Eye of Sauron it was founded to restrain.
—Tim Wu, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Given that the Rose Bowl has kept all of the existing suite revenue for UCLA games as part of its lease agreement with the school, the new arrangement could be considered something of a coup for the Bruins.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The film begins on a pivotal June day in 1993, as Nigeria is eagerly awaiting the results of its first democratic election since the military coup that brought strongman General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida to power.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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And so much of that success, both ways, is the culture of camaraderie and an emphasis on fun amid the pressure — a we-are-family vibe instilled when general manager Bill Zito and coach Paul Maurice took over what had long been a listing franchise..—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In his rally-style speech, Trump celebrated the achievements of the students, while also lauding his own presidency—including his cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 May 2025
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Trump also used the remarks to highlight his administration’s achievements.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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