embarrassment of riches

noun phrase

: a very large number of things from which to choose
With so many fine restaurants in the city, diners are faced with an embarrassment of riches.

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The abundance of delicious foods that fill up a Southern table is an embarrassment of riches, especially in the summer. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Plus, with the embarrassment of riches seen in Ohio State, especially on the offensive line, teams may be hesitant to commit to Henderson as the RB1. Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Photo: New Line Cinema For fans of largely forgettable slasher movies, the ’80s offer an embarrassment of riches. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025 The team behind the project reflects an embarrassment of riches. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for embarrassment of riches

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“Embarrassment of riches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embarrassment%20of%20riches. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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