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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

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

With the print deadline fast approaching, the editors didn’t have time to produce a companion piece, so they replaced it with commentary on another subject.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Side Chair of Dining-Room Set A companion piece to the chair with arms and the sideboard is the side chair illustrated herewith.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 3 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)