embarrassment of riches

noun phrase

Synonyms of embarrassment of richesnext
: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
On the offensive side of the ball, Miami has an embarrassment of riches for offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson to tinker with. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 An absolute embarrassment of riches — not that the Rams are shy about it. Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for embarrassment of riches

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Embarrassment of riches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embarrassment%20of%20riches. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on embarrassment of riches

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!