as in fact
a single piece of information
let's begin our discussion of this matter with a datum from actual experience
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Recent Examples of datum
The publication interviewed analysts at market intelligence company Sightline Climate, which in research first flagged by Ed Zitron last week noted that 12 gigawatts worth of power-consuming data centers are set to open in the US this year.
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal data shows these scams remain widespread; more than 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
This is an early version of the tool — your responses go directly to our data team and will be used in our reporting.
—AJC.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Evidence of these scams is mostly anecdotal, with no hard data on frequency or monetary damages.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal data shows these scams remain widespread; more than 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
This is an early version of the tool — your responses go directly to our data team and will be used in our reporting.
—AJC.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Evidence of these scams is mostly anecdotal, with no hard data on frequency or monetary damages.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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In fact, the rookie catcher has made an impressive splash through the first six games of her career, which includes the Storm’s annual five-game spring break trip to Tennessee.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over the next two months, her family received just two phone calls from her and few details about her circumstances.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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