companion piece

noun

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

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The film Smith’s started to plan will be more of a companion piece than a straight sequel. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024 Steve McQueen’s beautifully observed Blitz, a fictional story with historical underpinnings, might be considered a companion piece to Boorman’s film. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 The album will be a companion piece to the film’s actual score, which was composed by Tesfaye and Daniel Lopatin. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024 Rubio’s deep dive, receiving a world premiere, sifts through fascinating details about this one-of-a-kind artist and serves as an essential companion piece to the upcoming San Francisco exhibit. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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