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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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In an era of cookie-cutter experiences and Instagram-ready setups that could exist anywhere, Collymore has created a true paradise that captures and celebrates the authentic spirit of the island.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Everyone grows tired of cookie-cutter LinkedIn accounts sounding identical.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In an era of cookie-cutter experiences and Instagram-ready setups that could exist anywhere, Collymore has created a true paradise that captures and celebrates the authentic spirit of the island.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
Animals and vintage Christmas cookie cutters are typically the most valuable.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Cookie-cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookie-cutter. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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