companion piece

noun

: a work (as of literature) that is associated with and complements another

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The film is a companion piece to his album of the same name, which was released in January. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 Easy Rider couldn’t find a companion piece – a Barbie with weed – to help its struggling box office returns.. Peter Bart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025 In a companion piece, New York Times Deputy Opinion Editor Patrick Healy detailed the origins of David’s essay. Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025 Its companion piece, The Beatles - 1962-1966, has now amassed 167 weeks on the tally. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for companion piece

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of companion piece was in 1844

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“Companion piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companion%20piece. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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