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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Nelson uses hers for cookie cutter collections, sprinkles, spices, and other necessary baking ingredients.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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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
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
Nelson uses hers for cookie cutter collections, sprinkles, spices, and other necessary baking ingredients.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Cookie-cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookie-cutter. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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