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⭐ Star Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Five of these in a row and you've got a perfect rating — the star system runs everything from restaurants to apps. Also used for gold stars (teacher's pet energy), favoriting things, and general "you're a star" compliments. Simple, versatile, iconic.
When to Use
Use for stars, ratings, favorites, achievements, awards, or celestial themes.
Example Usage
- “Five star rating ⭐”
- “Shining star ⭐”
- “Starred as favorite ⭐”
Popular Combinations
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Five star rating
⭐🌙
Star and moon
⭐🏆
Star achievement
How Star looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ⭐ mean in a text message?▼
Five of these in a row and you've got a perfect rating — the star system runs everything from restaurants to apps. Also used for gold stars (teacher's pet energy), favoriting things, and general "you're a star" compliments. Simple, versatile, iconic. Use for stars, ratings, favorites, achievements, awards, or celestial themes. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Can I use ⭐ in social media bios?▼
Travel and location emoji are popular in bios, especially on Instagram and Twitter. Use Star to show where you're from, where you've traveled, or your dream destinations. They render correctly across all major platforms.
How do I type ⭐ with a keyboard shortcut?▼
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search. On Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Space. On iPhone, switch to the emoji keyboard. On Android, tap the smiley icon on your keyboard. You can also copy it directly from this page.
What is the shortcode for ⭐?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:star:` to insert the Star emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2b50
Category
Travel & Places
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:star:Keywords
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When to Use ⭐ Star
Use for stars, ratings, favorites, achievements, awards, or celestial themes.
- •Send ⭐ when you want to express or reference "star" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ⭐ in conversations about night or yellow to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ⭐ Star on social media posts, stories, or comments related to star
- •Combine ⭐ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about night, yellow
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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