How to Use kryptonite in a Sentence

kryptonite

noun

• Anybody with, like, brown curly hair is like kryptonite to me.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
• This is kryptonite for these people.
  — John Otis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
• While there were a few memorable scenes, the script is its kryptonite.
  — Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
• Counter runs and read-options have been their kryptonite all season.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
• The Hawks had to flip the script in their kryptonite setting — a back-to-back.
  — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
• Here’s why projects are agile’s kryptonite, and how to avoid getting pulled in by them.
  — Andrea Fryrear, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
• Her Superman dad rocked to his knees by some sort of kryptonite.
  — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
• To hear Gilbert tell it, Gauff’s kryptonite is not her forehand.
  — Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
• In the early stages of his career, Hough’s fear was his kryptonite.
  — Mckinley Franklin, Variety, 12 Aug. 2023
• The ring sat on the kitchen table like a piece of kryptonite, and Flora stared.
  — Cynthia D'aprix Sweeney, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Apr. 2021
• These tend to involve kryptonite, the substance that weakens the hero.
  — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 16 July 2025
• Jost’s kryptonite was still his mouth on his face telling jokes at the expense of Black people.
  — Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
• The Chiefs have proven to be the metaphorical kryptonite for the Bills.
  — Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
• These three are ground ball hitters to begin with, and pitchers like Webb are their kryptonite.
  — David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
• The Dodgers have been the Braves' kryptonite this season, having won all five games against them.
  — Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
• Fritz has, in fact, turned into even more kryptonite for Zverev, beating him in their past six meetings.
  — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
• While that team had many flaws, their biggest kryptonite may have been their inability to finish out close games.
  — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2021
• Playoff basketball should be kryptonite for a rookie guard.
  — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
• For some people, their childhood feels like kryptonite, but others go home and feel awakened just being there.
  — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023
• Scarface and friends attack the lab, and break out the kryptonite that cripples El and Kali.
  — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
• Arsenal’s kryptonite in the Premier League has been the low block.
  — James McNicholas, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
• This turn of events reveals that Carol’s emotions are the Joined’s kryptonite.
  — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
• The Bills are attempting to take down the Chiefs, who have been the team's proverbial kryptonite for years.
  — Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
• Fields glow kryptonite-green against volcanic black soil, while not-so-distant mountains smoke and spew hot red lava above the heads of hardy sheep.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Apr. 2022
• While Mike’s story seems a stretch, nothing else explains why Eleven wasn’t blocked by the kryptonite.
  — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026
• Traveling is no longer a kryptonite for Rachel Brosnahan, thanks to the help of a witch.
  — EW.com, 17 July 2025
• But to the Joined, Carol could easily be the villain since her anger is their kryptonite.
  — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
• There are certain players who have the honor of being someone’s tennis kryptonite.
  — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 25 May 2026
• Metal and even water are like kryptonite for the wireless waves used in WiFi, but even shelves and books can get in the way.
  — Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2023
• The latter stat has always proved his kryptonite, which should give bettors some optimism with 36 holes left to play.
  — Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023