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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Our world-class teams have delivered record-breaking hit after record-breaking hit to our customers, including 4 of our top 5 TV titles of all time, as well as 2 of top 5 films.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024
In early July of this year, Las Vegas hit a record-breaking 120 degrees.
—Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
The city is also in the midst of a record-breaking streak of consecutive days over 100 degrees, with 107 as of Tuesday.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
The production famously shot over a record-breaking 400 days.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024
In early July of this year, Las Vegas hit a record-breaking 120 degrees.
—Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
The city is also in the midst of a record-breaking streak of consecutive days over 100 degrees, with 107 as of Tuesday.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
The production famously shot over a record-breaking 400 days.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Record-breaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record-breaking. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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