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 Twitter/X

Category Symbols

Subcategory other-symbol

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License CC-BY 4.0

Twemoji Attribution

Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0

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