record book
noun
: a book that has records of the best or most remarkable performances or achievements in a particular sport or activity
—usually used figuratively
His long jump earned him a place in the record book.
That game was one for the record books.
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Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Angel Reese added her name to the record book Monday night, but her milestone wasn't enough to lift the Chicago Sky past the Las Vegas Aces.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Its latest achievement came on Orville Wright's birthday, when the company's Q12 drone soared into the most famous record book in the world.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
The Hurricanes went 10-3 last season despite a 9-0 start to the season and the offense rewriting UM’s record book because the defense faltered down the stretch.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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