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

Dixon scrambled into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown pass from Houser late in the first half on his record-breaking reception to tie the game 7-7. — Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Water levels have been running higher than usual due to warmer water from El Niño conditions that recently pushed tides to unprecedented, record-breaking heights. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026

After a record-breaking summer season, Imax swung to its best-ever revenue and profits for the third quarter of 2026. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international soccer after a record-breaking career with Portugal. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for record-breaking

• merrymaking
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