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: a device that utilizes a flash tube for high-speed illumination (as in photography)
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There's also a handy little power display on the shaft, and five modes to switch between, including a strobe and SOS flash.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Events at Miami Beach Bandshell may contain flashing lights and strobe effects which can affect photosensitive individuals.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Humanoids, robotic dogs, and articulated arms don wigs, witch hats, and googly eyes, dancing under red and blue strobes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The video prominently features Noé’s signature strobe effects and begins with a warning for photosensitive viewers.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Events at Miami Beach Bandshell may contain flashing lights and strobe effects which can affect photosensitive individuals.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Humanoids, robotic dogs, and articulated arms don wigs, witch hats, and googly eyes, dancing under red and blue strobes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
The video prominently features Noé’s signature strobe effects and begins with a warning for photosensitive viewers.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Strobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strobe. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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strobe
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: a device that produces a very brief strong flash of light (as for photography) and that can be used repeatedly
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