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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With fireworks, record-breaking numbers and tributes to Brazil, Lady Gaga made every minute of the 13-year wait since her last performance in the country worth it.
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Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 5 May 2025
The concert was attended by a record-breaking 2.5 million fans, which is the highest number of attendees ever achieved by a female artist, according to concert organizers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 May 2025
After the completion of her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor is keeping it low-key with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Reportedly, in his career, Popovich amassed a record-breaking 1,422 regular-season wins, five NBA championships, and six NBA Finals appearances.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
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Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 5 May 2025
The concert was attended by a record-breaking 2.5 million fans, which is the highest number of attendees ever achieved by a female artist, according to concert organizers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 May 2025
After the completion of her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor is keeping it low-key with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Reportedly, in his career, Popovich amassed a record-breaking 1,422 regular-season wins, five NBA championships, and six NBA Finals appearances.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
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“Record-breaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record-breaking. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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