Below you will find example sentences with "dark knight". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Dark Knight in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: knight
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 19
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 29.3 words

Words in this phrase

dark knight

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • dark can mean: Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light. Frequent word
  • knight can mean: A young servant or follower; a trained military attendant in service of a lord. Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 5 start, 7 middle, 8 end
  • Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

a new dark knight for modern 1× all the dark knight s classic 1× avoid the dark knight at all 1× beyond the dark knight and his 1× can the dark knight and the 1× featuring the dark knight which ones 1× in the dark knight rises 1× inception the dark knight rises interstellar 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

the dark knight 2× a whopping seven 1× after the relative 1× and batman and 1× as fast as 1× batman has always 1×

Common sentence endings:

and batman begins 1× and subtle touch 1× anti hero vibe 1× at all costs 1× brand too much 1× comic book universe 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

batman 13× films 3× rises 3× universe 3× own 3× actors 3× begins 2× message 2× bruce 2× wayne 2× version 2× hero 2×

Related phrases

dark matter dark energy dark mode dark side black knight wearing dark dark grey knight riders dark brown dark chocolate

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around knight:

black knight 14× knight riders 12× kolkata knight 6×

Just before it in the phrase index:

dark grey dark green dark energy dark chocolate dark brown darden restaurants

Just after it in the phrase index:

dark matter dark mode dark pants dark phoenix dark side darling ingredients

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

dark matter dark energy dark mode dark side dark grey dark brown

Same ending:

black knight kolkata knight

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "dark knight" has 2 words and usually appears near the end in these examples. The average sentence has 29.3 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as a new dark knight for modern, all the dark knight s classic, batman, films and rises stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with dark matter, dark energy, dark mode, black knight, knight riders and kolkata knight, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with dark knight

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

But among the thousands of covers featuring the Dark Knight, which ones stand out the most? (16 words)

The Dark Knight is a notoriously brooding individual but that lends him a cool, dark, almost anti-hero vibe. (19 words)

Christian is best known for his roles in iconic films such as American Psycho, The Dark Knight, and Batman Begins. (20 words)

Longer example sentences

As fast as rumors that Gunn would be working Robert Pattinson’s into his DC universe, it’s now being said that the Dark Knight might end up being part of DC’s version of the Multiverse and operating in its own reality. (43 words)

A whopping seven actors have slipped into the Dark Knight's cape on the silver screen, but the fellow DC actors's all named different favourites — with Levi even admitting he hasn't seen the most recent iteration. (39 words)

After the relative disappointment of Gotham Knights when it was released in October 2022, fans of the Dark Knight / the entire DC universe have been left wanting a decent video game entry in this particular comic book universe. (38 words)

Question examples

But among the thousands of covers featuring the Dark Knight, which ones stand out the most? (16 words)

Can the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime save Commissioner Gordon and Harley Quinn, or will the flames of their reignited rivalry consume all? (26 words)

Example sentences (20)

The director worked exclusively with Warner Bros. from 2002 through 2020, directing nine films, including: Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, Dunkirk.

The Dark Knight Rises' most important message was that Batman didn't have to be Bruce Wayne and for Bale to reappear as that version of the Dark Knight would specifically devalue that very message.

Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn – Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne’s relationship with the young hero as he mentors a new Dark Knight for modern times.

Meanwhile on Earth-99 Kate saw the dark side of the Dark Knight (Kevin Conroy), as she learned the repercussions of power and the darkness it can wield.

The Dark Knight is a notoriously brooding individual but that lends him a cool, dark, almost anti-hero vibe.

The varied iterations of the Dark Knight have been so disparate over the last 80 years that a massive multi-media inspired crossover narrative could please crowds by bringing all of the divergent Dark Knights together.

After the relative disappointment of Gotham Knights when it was released in October 2022, fans of the Dark Knight / the entire DC universe have been left wanting a decent video game entry in this particular comic book universe.

And Batman and his longtime enemy, the Joker, come together in a piece that turns the Dark Knight into the "King of Comedy".

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As fast as rumors that Gunn would be working Robert Pattinson’s into his DC universe, it’s now being said that the Dark Knight might end up being part of DC’s version of the Multiverse and operating in its own reality.

As one could expect from the era, The Adventures of Batman as a campy and light-hearted take on the Dynamic Duo and features all The Dark Knight's classic rogues.

A whopping seven actors have slipped into the Dark Knight's cape on the silver screen, but the fellow DC actors's all named different favourites — with Levi even admitting he hasn't seen the most recent iteration.

Batman has always been prone to vanishing on Commissioner Gordon and other allies mid-conversation, but he gets a taste of his own medicine in The Dark Knight Rises.

Batman has been one of DC's leading superheroes for decades, and talented actors like Kevin Conroy have portrayed the Dark Knight in their own way.

Batman is even better at gliding than Kite-Man so it's probably best for the meme-tastic villain to avoid The Dark Knight at all costs.

Batman may be DC's most popular character, but the upcoming Batman: Off-World shows the danger of relying on the Dark Knight's brand too much.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is coming to the DCU, promising more Bat Family members on the big screen beyond the Dark Knight and his son Robin.

But among the thousands of covers featuring the Dark Knight, which ones stand out the most?

Can the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime save Commissioner Gordon and Harley Quinn, or will the flames of their reignited rivalry consume all?

Christian is best known for his roles in iconic films such as American Psycho, The Dark Knight, and Batman Begins.

Cillian Murphy — who has appeared in numerous Nolan films, including “The Dark Knight” Trilogy, but has never been front and center — portrays the titular figure with a steady and subtle touch.

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