ventriloquism
noun
ven·tril·o·quism
ven-ˈtri-lə-ˌkwi-zəm 
1
: the production of the voice in such a way that the sound seems to come from a source other than the vocal organs of the speaker
2
: the expression of one's views and attitudes through another
especially
: such expression by a writer through a fictional character or literary persona
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
The change in his voice literally sounds like the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball coach is doing impromptu ventriloquism.
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Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Nicks then proceeded to do a little bit of jokey ventriloquism with the doll and eventually gave it away to a fan.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Writing lyrics for a fictional band is a peculiar act of ventriloquism.
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Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
The change in his voice literally sounds like the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball coach is doing impromptu ventriloquism.
—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Nicks then proceeded to do a little bit of jokey ventriloquism with the doll and eventually gave it away to a fan.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Writing lyrics for a fictional band is a peculiar act of ventriloquism.
—
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Ventriloquism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventriloquism. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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