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

This summer’s lineup of sporting events has been an embarrassment of riches. — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

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 2026

Nearby Pisgah National Forest also has more than 500,000 acres of fly-fishing, biking, and hiking terrain, including a roughly two-mile jaunt to the stunning Catawba Falls. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

The Gators have an embarrassment of riches on their roster, including three world champions and a duo of top transfers, Selena Harris-Miranda (formerly of UCLA) and Emjae Frazier (formerly of California). — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for embarrassment of riches

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