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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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Taking to Instagram, wife Antonela Roccuzzo posted a sweet family photo after the Argentinian superstar scored his record-breaking 18th World Cup goal in a 2-0 Group J victory against Austria.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Six Flags Over Texas' new record-breaking dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, is now scheduled to open on Thursday, July 9, park officials announced Wednesday.
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Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Taking to Instagram, wife Antonela Roccuzzo posted a sweet family photo after the Argentinian superstar scored his record-breaking 18th World Cup goal in a 2-0 Group J victory against Austria.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Six Flags Over Texas' new record-breaking dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, is now scheduled to open on Thursday, July 9, park officials announced Wednesday.
—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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“Record-breaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/record-breaking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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