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eight-spoked asterisk

eight-spoked asterisk

Eight-pointed star symbol often used for decoration or emphasis.

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Unicode
U+2733
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category
Subcategory

Tags

*asteriskeight-spoked

Platform Meanings

Apple
A bold, outlined eight-pointed star, typically shown in black or blue, used for highlighting or decorative purposes.
Google
An outlined eight-pointed star, usually displayed in blue, commonly used as a bullet point or to draw attention.
Twitter
A simple, outlined eight-pointed star emoji, often used for stylistic flair or to emphasize text.
Unicode Official
Officially named 'Eight Pointed Black Star', this symbol is part of the Dingbats block and is used for ornamental or typographic purposes.

Introduction

The ✳️ emoji, known as the Eight Pointed Star, is a decorative symbol that originated from typographic dingbats. It doesn't represent a specific emotion but is frequently used to add visual interest, highlight important points, or serve as a stylish bullet in lists. On various platforms, its appearance may vary slightly—Apple displays it as a bold black or blue outline, Google uses a thinner blue version, and Twitter renders it simply and cleanly. While not commonly used in casual emotional expression like smiley faces or hearts, it appears in contexts such as social media captions, artistic text formatting, or to denote special notes. Its neutral yet eye-catching design makes it versatile for both aesthetic and functional purposes in digital communication.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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