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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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As “The Ten Commandments” hits its 70th anniversary this year, Moses’ staff passes to Ben Kingsley, who stars in “The Old Stories: Moses,” a companion piece to “House of David” premiering later this spring.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

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

The film serves as an ideal companion piece to the 1997 scripted film.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Furthermore, the painting of the male portrait and the dress and accessories in the companion piece did not seem to the critic to agree with Stuart's handling.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908 by Various

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