companion piece
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of companion piece
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The film, directed by documentarian Alex Gibney, is the companion piece to Rushdie's "Knife," a memoir recounting the harrowing 2022 attack and its aftermath.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
It’s not just a sublime semi-comeback to the silver screen, but a terrifically winking companion piece to her existing brand.
From Salon • Dec. 22, 2025
“It’s like a companion piece to my own home,” Libow said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
By comparison with “The Baltimore Waltz,” its obvious companion piece, “Mother Play” is a quieter show, softer and less shattering.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024
The companion piece to our lowboy has been lost sight of, but the type is well known.
From Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts by Breck, Joseph
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