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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Branch emphasizes that insurance premiums are set by insurance companies, which have been raising premiums while recording record-breaking profits. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Cher is an undeniable powerhouse with a record-breaking career spanning over seven decades in entertainment. —

India Roby, Architectural Digest, 31 Jan. 2025 In the time between, Al Shami’s rise accelerated, with record-breaking numbers and artistic milestones keeping us engaged week after week. —

Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025 The headlines center on Beyoncé, who leads the pack with 11 nominations, bringing her career total to a record-breaking 99—but will the coveted Album of the Year trophy remain elusive? —

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for record-breaking

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