oner
Truly exceptional individual
A oner is something unique or outstanding of its kind—a remarkable person, thing, or occurrence: That last goal was a real oner.
In British slang, it can mean a heavy blow or a lie.
In filmmaking, a oner is a scene shot in a single continuous take without cuts, showcasing technical skill: The director insisted on a oner for the opening sequence.
Gifted youth with rare talent
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
wonder · phenomenon · sensation · miracle · whiz · ace · wizard · star
Singular, unrepeated instance
- singularOne in number
- unparalleledHaving no equivalent
- unmatchedHaving no equal
- unequaledHaving no equivalent
peerless · incomparable · nonpareil · inimitable · matchless · unprecedented · irreplaceable · distinctive
prodigy
Gifted youth with rare talent
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
marvel · wonder · phenomenon · sensation · miracle · whiz · ace · wizard · star · standout
one-off
Singular, unrepeated instance
- singularOne in number
- unparalleledHaving no equivalent
- unmatchedHaving no equal
unequaled · peerless · incomparable · nonpareil · inimitable · matchless · unprecedented · irreplaceable · distinctive · original
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
onerrun-of-the-mill
Unremarkably typical
dime-a-dozen · nobody special · nothing special · dime a dozen · average Joe
onermediocrity
Quality of being average
nonentity · dud · bore · disappointment · also-ran