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
In 1948, the Communists engineered a coup in Prague and took the Czech store of uranium.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Similarly, Illumination and Comcast executed a coup of their own.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The show will tell the story of its diverse contestants and brings presenting firepower with Sue Perkins alongside expert contributors in chess grandmaster David Howell and a serious coup in Traitors Season 2 contestant Anthony Mathurin, who is a chess coach by trade.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
His father was an intelligence operative in World War II who went on to join the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was credited with masterminding coups in Guatemala and Iran.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Similarly, Illumination and Comcast executed a coup of their own.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The show will tell the story of its diverse contestants and brings presenting firepower with Sue Perkins alongside expert contributors in chess grandmaster David Howell and a serious coup in Traitors Season 2 contestant Anthony Mathurin, who is a chess coach by trade.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
His father was an intelligence operative in World War II who went on to join the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was credited with masterminding coups in Guatemala and Iran.
—Alan Cowell, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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Goldstein had to show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and a substantial threat of irreparable injury (meaning the kind of injury monetary damages can’t remedy).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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In dismissing such comments, Hamilton pointed to his track record of success and said he was fully committed to winning yet another world title.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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President Trump, in his 2025 address to the joint session of Congress, on March 4, 2025, sought to highlight the accomplishments of the opening weeks of his second administration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 18th annual Women in Film Oscars party celebrated the achievements of the 65 women nominated at the 97th annual awards.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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This esteemed award honors the Monegasque chef’s culinary achievements over an illustrious career.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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