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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Hughes shattered the Wild’s regular-season and playoff record book, and the Wild mortgaged the future to get him, so they’ll be motivated to give him a payday.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Grant and Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells are vying for the home-run title and top place in the NCAA record book.
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On Sunday, 579 pairs of dancers swung into the record book.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
There is no official record book for the upfronts, but Fox might have made history Monday by having its chief technology officer address advertisers from the stage.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Grant and Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells are vying for the home-run title and top place in the NCAA record book.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
On Sunday, 579 pairs of dancers swung into the record book.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Record book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record%20book. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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