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.

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Courtesy of a high-tech tribute to Braves legend Hank Aaron and his record-breaking 715th home run, MLB and the team challenged the world record for producing goosebumps. Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Above-average rainfall, once-in-a-hundred-year storms, severe drought, and record-breaking heat are part of your present and future. Laura Schifter, Time, 15 July 2025 Temperatures across Europe reached triple digits in June, while a simultaneous heat dome covered much of the U.S., bringing record-breaking temperatures on a world tour. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025 With record-breaking tourism figures, a thriving financial services industry and a forward-thinking approach to investment and sustainability, the territory is well-positioned for continued success in 2025 and beyond. Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for record-breaking

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“Record-breaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record-breaking. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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