embarrassment of riches

noun phrase

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: 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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Food and drink To say there’s an embarrassment of riches here is an understatement akin to calling Mexico City a small town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 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 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 The Jets will also have three first-round picks in the 2027 NFL Draft, which is expected to have an embarrassment of riches at the quarterback position. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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