embarrassment of riches

noun phrase

Synonyms of embarrassment of riches next

: 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 In fact, there is nearly embarrassment of riches in the best series categories. —

Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2024 New York is nothing if not an embarrassment of riches. —

Brad Japhe, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Often bypassed by international visitors for other European cities, Antwerp offers an embarrassment of riches in a compact city at the crossroads of Europe. —

Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024 The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival announced its full lineup of Galas and Special Presentations today in what is a complete embarrassment of riches as the event blasts off after last year’s actors strike with 29 titles having rights for sale. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for embarrassment of riches

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