companion piece

noun

: a work (as of literature) that is associated with and complements another

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This Thanksgiving, fans received the perfect cinematic companion piece. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Sky has complemented its drama series with related docs before, as was the case with Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes, a companion piece to hit drama Chernobyl. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024 Sure, seeing baby Fairuza Balk wreak havoc at a boarding school for young witches makes The Worst Witch a worthy companion piece to The Craft,but its entire existence is more than justified by a single three-minute sequence. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024 The film Smith’s started to plan will be more of a companion piece than a straight sequel. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for companion piece 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of companion piece was in 1844

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“Companion piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companion%20piece. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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