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noun

kəm-ˈpan-yən How to pronounce companion (audio)
Definition of companionnext
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another the reckless companions of one's youth

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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy a dapper gentleman who's a frequent companion of widowed dowagers at society galas

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3
as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing

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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else the report and its companion recommendations for action

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companion

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verb

as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

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Recent Examples of companion
Noun
And this is an offshoot and a companion product to the J490 smart home display. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2026 After the vote on Tuesday, Johnson declined to speculate on discussions within the City Council to pass companion legislation to set future parking meter rate increases, possibly by tying them to the rate of inflation. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for companion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companion
  1. associate
  2. guide
  3. half
  4. accompaniment
  5. accompany
  6. colleague
  7. escort
  8. friend
Noun
  • Representations and Acknowledgements • Saeed and Molly, the two other junior associates at Taylor & Byrne, seem to be scoping out Johnny for their own uses; Molly, for her part, has already activated some light flirting.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • By the end of last year, 65 Marriott associates provided more than 680 hours of mentorship, helping refugee women build confidence and job skills, as well as find opportunities for work.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of associate
Noun
  • Selfie sticks dangle off every bridge, and tour groups shuffle behind guides waving flags.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The process starts with the official voter guide, then suggests copying the exact language of a measure into an AI chatbot and asking for a plain-English explanation.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • Dissolving Lines The traditional separation between news outlets’ editorial and business halves has been facing pressure from both sides of that line.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As reported, Golden Goose continued to deliver strong growth in the first half of 2026, supported by an acceleration in its direct-to-consumer channel and double-digit gains across all regions.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of half
Noun
  • Formal afternoon tea is served, too, with the savory and sweet accompaniments prepared through an Indonesian lens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Using projections and mapping technology, a light show displaying famous art works and abstract visuals sets a backdrop for musical accompaniment by an orchestra and choir, alongside narration sharing history about Sacramento and the cathedral.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Verb
  • Celebrity guests accompany the contestants, ideally helping and not hindering them, to an all-or-nothing final, where one test decides everything, including the true identity of the player.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • According to this order, the prisoner is informed of the president's decision in person by the commandant, who is accompanied by a chaplain and, if available, a defense attorney.
    — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • Alongside learning the requirements of a new role and meeting new colleagues, those moving internationally must also adapt to a new culture and potentially learn a new language.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One of the first steps to finding the right financial advisor could be referrals from your colleagues, friends or family.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of colleague
Noun
  • Among the most intriguing possibilities, Brouhard said, is that Gulf nations exporting oil are surreptitiously paying Iran fees in exchange for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz – even as they’re secured by US military escorts.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Barriers separated crowds into escort routes before and after games; supporters could be held in the stadium long after the final whistle, so that rival groups did not clash outside.
    — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of escort
Noun
  • The service The service at Sala is seamless and friendly, and from arrival, the front desk staff feels more like a group of friends than a removed set of hotel employees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Diana can be heard in revealing form in the tapes, which were conversations recorded with her friend James Colthurst in 1991.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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