Synonyms of companions

companions 1 of 2

noun

plural of companion

1

as in associates

a person frequently seen in the company of another

the reckless companions of one's youth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associates
• colleagues
• friends
• buddies
• accomplices
• peers
• comrades
• cohorts
• fellows
• compatriots
• classmates
• compeers
• partners
• teammates
• cronies
• mates
• allies
• running mates
• coworkers
• collaborators
• pals
• hobnobbers
• confidants
• workmates
• chums
• playmates
• equals
• familiars
• intimates
• affiliates
• confederates
• messmates
• shipmates
• countrymen
• escorts
• roommates
• halves
• housemates
• attendants
• schoolmates
• playfellows
• hearties
• parasites
• leeches
• hangers-on

2

as in guides

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guides
• attendants
• guards
• escorts
• leaders
• pilots
• shadows
• sidekicks
• squires
• conductors
• chaperones
• convoys
• couriers
• outriders
• honor guards

3

as in halves

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halves
• matches
• twins
• fellows
• similarities
• mates
• equivalents
• coordinates
• counterparts
• peers
• replicas
• likes
• rivals
• equals
• parallels
• likenesses
• identical twins
• duplicates
• analogues
• doubles
• mirror images
• facsimiles
• carbon copies
• coequals
• ringers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposites
• contraries
• antitheses
• antipodes
• reverses
• converses

4

as in accompaniments

something that is found along with something else

the report and its companion recommendations for action

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompaniments
• attendants
• consequences
• incidents
• concomitants
• corollaries
• obbligatos
• appendages
• accessories
• complements
• counterparts
• adjuncts
• supplements
• fellows
• mates
• trimmings
• fixings
• follow-ups

companions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of companion

as in accompanies

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompanies
• escorts
• companies
• attends
• squires
• convoys
• chaperones
• guides
• brings
• walks
• sees
• associates
• guards
• teams (up)
• pilots
• consorts
• protects
• tails
• follows
• leads
• ushers
• shadows
• steers
• defends
• hangs (around)
• tags
• pals (around)
• hovers (over)
• tags along
• conducts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ditches
• abandons
• deserts
• dumps
• forsakes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of companions

Noun

The gunplay is punchy and satisfying; Jun and their NPC companions are more agile; and the arsenal of both sci-fi weapons and ancient powers (magic in a sci-fi trench coat) gives players a richer selection of tools to neutralize enemies with. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

The 74-year-old singer-songwriter is in visibly great shape, keeping up with the agility of his dancer-musician companions at every step, every sway and every sudden crouch. — Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

To Bowick, Perry touched not only his close companions but generations who watched him on the NBC hit comedy. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

His summer companions were about to throw in their lot with the sublime. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Some, like Sophie Turner and the late Robert Redford, fell for their four-legged costars, while others, like Chris Evans and Glen Powell, found and adopted their furry companions during production. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Taylor Sheridan on his daily schedule Like any good cowboy, Sheridan starts the day taking care of his equine companions. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

And techy companions may be one way to alleviate the shortage. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026