record book
noun
: a book that has records of the best or most remarkable performances or achievements in a particular sport or activity
—usually used figuratively
His long jump earned him a place in the record book.
That game was one for the record books.
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Yet the official McDonald’s record book didn’t recognize it, and Jordan continued to hold the record until Jonathan Bender put up 31 in 1999.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Plasecenia, like Araiza, left his mark on the SDSU record book.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Thornton entered the contest 12 points away from becoming the Buckeyes’ all-time leading scorer, and a 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining in the first half put him into the Ohio State record book ahead of Dennis Hopson, who was on hand to present Thornton with the ball used to break the record.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
That performance now puts his name alone in the NASCAR record book as the only driver to go 3-for-3 to start a season.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Plasecenia, like Araiza, left his mark on the SDSU record book.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Thornton entered the contest 12 points away from becoming the Buckeyes’ all-time leading scorer, and a 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining in the first half put him into the Ohio State record book ahead of Dennis Hopson, who was on hand to present Thornton with the ball used to break the record.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
That performance now puts his name alone in the NASCAR record book as the only driver to go 3-for-3 to start a season.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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