Sparkle Emoji
Symbols
A green, four-pointed star shape that appears to glow or shimmer. Its sharp, angular edges give it a distinct look that separates it from standard rounded star shapes.
Usage Context
Used to denote importance, highlight a special feature, or add a touch of emphasis to a statement. It is frequently employed in marketing to signify that something is new, improved, or exceptional, acting as a visual call-out. It pairs well with other decorative icons like ✨ or 🌟 to draw the eye toward specific text.
History
This symbol originated in early character sets like ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses) in Japan, used for television broadcast data and broadcast signaling. It was formally adopted into Unicode in 1993, specifically to serve as a marker for emphasis in digital documentation and teletext services.
Details
Glyph
❇
Unicode
U+2747
Shortcode
:emoji_u2747:
HTML Entity
❇
Specifications
Vendor Google
Category Symbols
Subcategory other-symbol
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Google Noto License
Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0
Noto Color Emoji graphics are copyrighted by Google Inc. and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Font files may also be subject to the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
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