oner
Britishnoun
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a single continuous action (esp in the phrase down it in a oner )
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an outstanding person or thing
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a heavy blow
Etymology
Origin of oner
C20: from one
Example Sentences
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Throughout the first season of "The Studio," the series has distinguished itself as delighting in intricate filmmaking by making every single scene into a oner, or a single, continuous take.
From Salon • May 15, 2025
“But it worked out as a oner, because it was clear from the beginning that it is a oner.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2023
“It’s one of those moments that, by having a Spielberg-esque oner, you allow the audience to feel the change from bright, colorful chaos into controlled fear,” Crawford said.
From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023
You can build a sense of momentum in the scene when you do a long oner.
From The Verge • Oct. 18, 2019
Miss Gwen’s a oner to take care o’ herself; an’ the old lady neen’t a know any thin’ about it.”
From Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye by Reid, Mayne
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