companion piece

noun

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

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The clip comes eight days ahead of Grande’s Brighter Days Ahead short film, which will serve as a companion piece to her Eternal Sunshine deluxe album, also dropping March 28. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025 What begins as a prequel evolves into a companion piece. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025 The album is a live recording and companion piece for the documentary. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025 The city recently invited artists to submit their qualifications to create artwork that will be installed on the Grand Avenue and Broadway roundabout in January, with optional companion pieces from the artist in other areas. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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