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noun

kəm-ˈpan-yən How to pronounce companion (audio)
Definition of companionnext
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another the reckless companions of one's youth

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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy a dapper gentleman who's a frequent companion of widowed dowagers at society galas

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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing

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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else the report and its companion recommendations for action

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companion

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verb

as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

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Recent Examples of companion
Noun
But in addition to needing to half-drown Odysseus (Matt Damon) and his companions, an IMAX camera, cinematographer, and acclaimed director, some of the aspects that make the Trojan Horse truly look like it’s been in the wars came about organically. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2026 Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s New York premiere earlier this month, Waititi also shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence, which plays a central role in the film’s premise of AI companions. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for companion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companion
  1. associate
  2. guide
  3. half
  4. accompaniment
  5. accompany
  6. colleague
  7. escort
  8. friend
Noun
  • At the same time, Democrats could use their congressional powers to expose uncomfortable details of deals between Gulf investors and the president’s relatives and associates, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s family.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Palacios testified that Désir, along with Ashkard Pierre, another close associate of Sanon, took him and the other former soldiers from a hotel to a mountaintop house that would serve as the staging ground for the attack.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of associate
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  • Cytopoint injections can cost ​roughly $50 to $200 per treatment, while monthly Librela ​injections are estimated at about $65 to $250 depending ⁠on dog size, according to pricing guides published by Vety, MarketWatch and SpectrumCare.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Perhaps the map on the frontispiece is not just an aid for reading, but a suggestion that the book itself is a kind of guide, showing us a path toward a tolerance and civic engagement that seem as threatened as Grouse County’s fields and farms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • Walker caught two touchdowns in the opening half, each of them designed specifically for him.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Shockers built an 11-point lead late in the first half before USC rallied to tie it at 43.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of half
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  • His eight-song set, which I was blessed to experience firsthand, was sparsely arranged—the accompaniment amounted to a set of brass bells, a bass guitar, and Cox’s trusty SP-404—yet transfixing all the same.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If Woody Guthrie had a taste for slam-dancing in a hardcore pit with bagpipe accompaniment, this song would be his jam.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Verb
  • The Jamaican musical style grew from an encounter between African and European traditions, and its banjos, guitars, hand percussion, and rumba boxes accompanied dancing, drinking, storytelling, and songs about life’s daily irritations.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of accompany
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  • In a dear-colleague letter to Democratic lawmakers officially kicking off his speakership bid, Jeffries hinted at additional legislative items.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In other news, Ye is staging a comeback Yeezy show in Los Angeles tonight at the brand’s flagship—keep an eye out tomorrow for a report from my Angeleno colleague Maxwell Adler.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of colleague
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  • Unreleased | Getty Images A spate of bomb threats against passenger flights has forced diversions, emergency landings and military escorts across European airspace this week, stoking fear among passengers and heaping pressure on airlines.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi said the escorts were for flights from Brussels to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, and from Prague to Cyprus and Romania.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of escort
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  • Joshua, now 14 and a freshman at Hinsdale Central High School, started playing the piano at age 4 after becoming interested because of a friend who was playing.
    — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The turning point came when a friend’s band bought a van for a tour.
    — Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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