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companion piece

American

noun

a literary or musical work that has a close relationship to another work by the same author or composer.

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

At once poised and playful, “The Laugh Is in the Eyes” is a fitting companion piece to the Los Angeles-based composer Julia Holter’s most recent album, “Something in the Room She Moves.”

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2024

At any rate, it is the glorious companion piece to Kilauea in Hawaii.

From Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska by Stoddard, Charles Warren

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