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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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Instead of cookie-cutter homes, Blanchard said 60% of people now look to have their homes customized by a designer, such as those at Clear Fortress.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2024
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024
There isn’t a cookie cutter solution as human rights issues in supply chains are complex, contextual, and ever-evolving.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
And in a world of cookie-cutter brands, that's something worth keeping an eye on.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Instead of cookie-cutter homes, Blanchard said 60% of people now look to have their homes customized by a designer, such as those at Clear Fortress.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2024
Noun
The secret room trend is surging because people are looking for unique ways to express themselves through their decor; cookie cutter styles are out, and unique, creative spaces are in.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024
There isn’t a cookie cutter solution as human rights issues in supply chains are complex, contextual, and ever-evolving.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Cookie-cutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookie-cutter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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