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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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
That set the stage for a record-breaking number of homers in 2023 (1.14 per game) and another in 2024 (1.16).
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
As California braces for a potentially record-breaking heat wave, pet experts and veterinarians are warning dog owners about the impact of extreme temperatures.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite today (May 30) on record-breaking short notice.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 May 2025
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“Record-breaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record-breaking. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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