How to Use embarrassment of riches in a Sentence

embarrassment of riches

noun phrase
  • There was an embarrassment of riches from which to choose this year.
    — Car and Driver, 28 Dec. 2022
  • In fact, in an embarrassment of riches, the world now has two.
    — Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Judge Ho thus has an embarrassment of riches to work with here.
    — The Editors, National Review, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The team behind the project reflects an embarrassment of riches.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The Connecticut arts scene brings you an embarrassment of riches this week.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, there is nearly embarrassment of riches in the best series categories.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Coaches have the privilege of choosing among an embarrassment of riches, but must have the courage to choose wisely.
    — Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Ampadu had been solid in defence and Farke’s had an embarrassment of riches in the engine room.
    — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
  • This was on a team that had an embarrassment of riches by Carolina standards in the skill positions.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Nabers is elite after the catch, a terror in the open field and gives the Falcons an embarrassment of riches on the offensive side of the ball.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
  • For all the embarrassment of riches on TV, cinema remains a really big deal for any genre fan.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The New York cultural season is in full swing and the offerings are an embarrassment of riches.
    — William Li, Town & Country, 9 June 2023
  • Where to Eat and Drink Black Mountain’s dining scene is an embarrassment of riches.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
  • Her supporting cast is an embarrassment of riches, starting with Slate, whose screentime and depth nearly make Nikki a co-lead.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Despite having an embarrassment of riches at the skill positions, Seattle’s offensive ceiling was capped in part by its front line.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
  • The trio added to what was already a strong pitching staff, which sets up a potential embarrassment of riches heading into 2025.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • About the Broncos’ embarrassment of riches at cornerback.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • The offense is almost entirely set, in great hands, while enjoying an embarrassment of riches and continuity.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Our 101 best West Coast experiences guide is an embarrassment of riches.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
  • 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
  • This embarrassment of riches can make shopping an overwhelming and costly experience.
    — Baze Mpinja, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • Ampadu and Gruev have each returned sooner than anticipated too, leaving an embarrassment of riches for Farke to choose from.
    — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Yates, who had 37 saves last season for the Texas Rangers, would give Los Angeles an embarrassment of riches in its bullpen.
    — Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Putting together a ranking of DiCaprio’s performances, we were struck by the embarrassment of riches at the top of his filmography.
    — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Piet Levy dives deep on the embarrassment of riches available to concertgoers that day and the evidently flowering status of live music in the region.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024
  • But with fewer retailers operating as training grounds, and given the sector’s travails, search firms hardly enjoy an embarrassment of riches.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2023
  • But spend a little time with Born in the Wild's soulful meditations on fame, faith, failed relationships, and self-acceptance, and you'll get lost in the embarrassment of riches.
    — Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 14 July 2024

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