record-breaking

adjective

: better, greater, higher, etc., than any other in the past : beyond any previous record

a record-breaking high jump

The outdoor concert drew a record-breaking crowd to the park.

Examples of record-breaking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With Kuss on the verge of history, Roglič, his long-time teammate, could well achieve a remarkable feat of his own — a record-breaking fifth Vuelta title. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Another bout of brutal heat and energy-sapping humidity socked Southern California on Thursday, continuing what has been a remarkably muggy summer that’s brought wildfires, coastal erosion, record-breaking temperatures and general misery. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

But whether DunesDay can live up to the stratospheric financial expectations set by 2023’s record-breaking Barbenheimer showdown is hardly a foregone conclusion. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

His 614 passing yards in Central of Carrollton’s 56-49 loss to East Paulding even surprised him, but not as much as a teammate’s school record-breaking performance in his varsity debut. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for record-breaking

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