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
This is no doubt how Mishima would have liked us to remember his final coup de théâtre.
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Her husband Reubens, once a member of Congress when Brazil was a democracy, spent a period in exile after the coup but appeared to steer clear of politics after.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Bolsonaro had a plan for a coup d’etat here after the election after Lula [da Silva] was elected.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Goodbye heavy rocks glasses, goodbye fragile coups.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Her husband Reubens, once a member of Congress when Brazil was a democracy, spent a period in exile after the coup but appeared to steer clear of politics after.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Bolsonaro had a plan for a coup d’etat here after the election after Lula [da Silva] was elected.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Goodbye heavy rocks glasses, goodbye fragile coups.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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Focus Features Gory and gruesome, The Substance was never a shoo-in for mainstream success.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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For better or worse, the author brand has become as integral to literary success as the writing itself.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some doubted Musk’s other questionable gaming accomplishments, such as his claim to be one of the best players in the world at Diablo 4.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Biden faced criticism for failing to effectively communicate his administration's accomplishments, particularly on issues like inflation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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