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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Cristiano Ronaldo had filled that role for over a decade, battling with Messi on the pitch and in the record book. Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Purdy essentially rewrote the Iowa State football record book. Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 The record book, however, was never the destination. Latif Love june 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Gray wrote a unique line for himself in the franchise record book, as the first Red Sox pitcher ever with double-digit strikeouts at Coors Field. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for record book

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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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