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 embarrassment of riches not only elevated the TV spectacle, but also the atmosphere in the Co-op Live Arena (which has successfully bounced back from its disastrous opening in 2024). —Mark Sutherland, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026

It’s been an embarrassment of riches for Kansas City soccer fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026

While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026

The offense is almost entirely set, in great hands, while enjoying an embarrassment of riches and continuity. —Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for embarrassment of riches

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