glowing star Emoji
The 🌟 glowing star emoji adds a bright, standout “sparkle” effect to messages and design elements.
U+1F31F
The 🌟 emoji is commonly used to signal excitement, quality, or a shining highlight. It works well in social posts, UI microcopy, and playful messages. Copy it easily using the code points shown on this page.
glowing star Emoji Meaning
🌟 (GLOWING STAR, U+1F31F) is often used to represent sparkle, “shining,” and standout quality. It can emphasize a highlight, a recommendation, or a moment that feels special—like “top pick,” “featured,” or “new and improved.” In everyday chat, people use it to add a cheerful, celebratory tone or to make compliments feel brighter. In writing and design, it’s also handy as a visual bullet or label for featured items. While stars can have many symbolic interpretations, this emoji is most frequently used for fun, positive emphasis rather than specific religious or formal meanings.
Common uses
- •Marking a featured product, service, or recommendation
- •Adding emphasis to announcements (e.g., new release, special offer)
- •Creating playful compliments or praise in chat and comments
- •Labeling UI elements like “Top pick” or “Highlights”
- •Using as a visual bullet or section divider in posts and newsletters
Examples
🌟 Glowing Star Symbol
- 🌟Tonight’s highlight: 🌟 the new menu item!
- 🌟You’re the 🌟—thank you for all your help!
- 🌟Best of the week 🌟: our most popular guides.
- 🌟Check out 🌟 Featured Deals below.
- 🌟New feature is live 🌟—try it now!
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F31F | |
| HTML Entity | 🌟 | |
| HTML Code | 🌟 | |
| CSS | \1F31F | |
| Decimal | 127775 |
How to type glowing star Emoji (🌟)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F31F then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f31f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🌟 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the glowing star emoji mean?
🌟 (GLOWING STAR, U+1F31F) is often used to represent sparkle, “shining,” and standout quality. It can emphasize a highlight, a recommendation, or a moment that feels special—like “top pick,” “featured,” or “new and improved.” In everyday chat, people use it to add a cheerful, celebratory tone or to make compliments feel brighter. In writing and design, it’s also handy as a visual bullet or label for featured items. While stars can have many symbolic interpretations, this emoji is most frequently used for fun, positive emphasis rather than specific religious or formal meanings.
What is the Unicode name and code point for 🌟?
The Unicode name is “GLOWING STAR” and the code point is U+1F31F.
How can I copy 🌟 in plain text?
Copy the emoji character itself (🌟) from this page and paste it into your message, document, or design tool.
What are the HTML and programming escapes for 🌟?
HTML entity: 🌟. CSS escape: \\1F31F. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F31F}.
When should I use 🌟 instead of ⭐ (star)?
Use 🌟 when you want a brighter, more “glowing/highlight” feel. ⭐ is more general, while 🌟 fits better for featured items or emphasis.