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companion piece

American  

noun

  1. 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

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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

The film is a companion piece to their prize-winning 2020 documentary “Boys State.”

From Seattle Times Mar. 31, 2024

It’s a companion piece, built in the same universe, that is equally indebted to the history of Black cowboys and the need for restorative justice in America.

From New York Times Feb. 29, 2024

Although Public Law 874 was far more important in terms of general application and fiscal impact, its companion piece, Public Law 815, was more important to integration because it involved the construction of schools.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor

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