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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More treasure was found in Norfolk in 2024 than in any other county in England, according to the latest record-breaking figures.

From BBC

This new design delivers record-breaking efficiency, higher power density, and a manufacturing process that keeps costs low.

From Science Daily

In the race to build artificial intelligence, Big Tech companies have spent record-breaking amounts of money on building data centers.

From MarketWatch

After a record-breaking number of comebacks on Wildcard Weekend, six teams progressed to the Divisional Round.

From BBC

Their memoir was published on 9 October - almost a year on from the show's record-breaking finale on Christmas Day 2024.

From BBC

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