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.

Examples of embarrassment of riches in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of The Studio’s embarrassment of riches in this year’s Comedy Emmy nominations, its near-sweep of the Outstanding Guest Actor category feels the most in-character. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025

The 2025 fall movie season is shaping up to be an embarrassment of riches for fans of Josh and Benny Safdie. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025

The Venice line-up is an embarrassment of riches, for award-watchers and regular film fans alike, with the competition selection including the latest from A-list auteurs Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice), François Ozon (L’Etranger), and Laszlo Nemes (Orphan). —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025

Between the wide receivers and tight ends, Ohio State has an embarrassment of riches for a new quarterback to work with. —Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 18 June 2025

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