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
Bolsonaro, who has been barred from running for office until 2030 and faces criminal charges for allegedly plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat, had his passport taken in February 2024 on the order of Brazil's top court.
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Reuters, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Established via a coup in 1964, the Fifth Brazilian Republic had been in place for close to seven years when government officials showed up at the house of Rubens Paiva.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
In December, Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted from power early in a bloodless coup by Islamist rebels who took control of Damascus, the Syrian capital, after a 13-year civil war that has caused more than 500,000 deaths and forced millions of Syrians to leave their homeland.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Streeter wonders what decisions might have preempted the military coup: for example, Allende might have tried to negotiate a coalition government with the center-right Christian Democrats or agreed to a plebiscite on his rule.
—Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Established via a coup in 1964, the Fifth Brazilian Republic had been in place for close to seven years when government officials showed up at the house of Rubens Paiva.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
In December, Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted from power early in a bloodless coup by Islamist rebels who took control of Damascus, the Syrian capital, after a 13-year civil war that has caused more than 500,000 deaths and forced millions of Syrians to leave their homeland.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Streeter wonders what decisions might have preempted the military coup: for example, Allende might have tried to negotiate a coalition government with the center-right Christian Democrats or agreed to a plebiscite on his rule.
—Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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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
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The success of a low-income housing complex depends on its social warmth.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At the ripe age of 71, Gordon winning a Grammy would be a thrilling add to her long list of unexpected accomplishments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon can officially add Broadway to his list of accomplishments!—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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