cook·ie-cut·ter
ˈku̇-kē-ˌkə-tər 
: marked by lack of originality or distinction
cookie-cutter shopping malls
: a device used to cut rolled cookie dough into shapes before baking
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Many of Vanlab's kits go beyond the cookie-cutter expandable tailgate kitchen box/bed blueprint, carving out interior convertible lounge areas within even the smallest vans.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
In a society full of cookie cutter McMansions, scrolling through customizable tiny houses on Amazon is one of my favorite forms of escapism.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Traditional, cookie-cutter weddings are giving way to celebrations centered on authenticity, intention and personal expression.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Many of Vanlab's kits go beyond the cookie-cutter expandable tailgate kitchen box/bed blueprint, carving out interior convertible lounge areas within even the smallest vans.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Animals and vintage Christmas cookie cutters are typically the most valuable.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
In a society full of cookie cutter McMansions, scrolling through customizable tiny houses on Amazon is one of my favorite forms of escapism.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Cookie-cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookie-cutter. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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