companion piece

noun

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

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Soon-Shiong said that the editorial could be published only if the paper accompanied it with a companion piece with the opposing view, which would defend a president’s right to make some recess appointments. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024 How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, a companion piece, debuts on three rankings in the U.K., earning the group yet another successful release. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for companion piece 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Dec. 2024.

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