companion piece

noun

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

Examples of companion piece in a Sentence

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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 The album, a companion piece to the film, features 13 tracks. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024 The album is a companion piece to her film Joker: Folie à Deux, a musical of sorts in which the singer plays Harley Quinn. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024 Trending on Billboard Gordo, Diamante Think of Diamante, the debut album from Gordo, as the companion piece to Drake’s Honestly Nevermind, with Gordo producing that 2022 album and Drake featuring on two tracks on this new project by his longtime friend. Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 July 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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