record-breaking

American

[rek-erd-brey-king] / ˈrɛk ərdˌbreɪ kɪŋ /

adjective

so great, successful, numerous, extreme, etc., as to surpass all previous records.

We had a record-breaking fundraising drive this year.
He scored a record-breaking 97 goals in a single season.

Etymology

Origin of record-breaking

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Powered by singles like Escapism and Oscar Winning Tears, it won a record-breaking six Brit Awards, including album of the year, which resulted in Raye "ugly crying on national television".

From BBC

World Aquatics does pay out rewards to record-breaking athletes, but because the China Open was not organised by the governing body, no bonuses were sanctioned.

From BBC

The other 24 nominated images for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, which you can see below, received a record-breaking 85,917 votes from wildlife photography and nature fans worldwide.

From BBC

The show starring both comedians was billed as a record-breaking feat for stand-up when they sold out the 70,000-seater.

From Los Angeles Times

"Depending on where the final figure comes in on Monday, this is a record-breaking opening for a Bollywood film in the US," said Gross, potentially besting 2022 hit "RRR."

From Barron's

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