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โ•โ• White Exclamation Mark Emoji EmojiUnicode: 2755

An exclamation mark often used for emphasis.

Released in Unicode 6.0 (2010), Emoji 1.0 (2015)

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The White Exclamation Mark emoji (โ•) is used to convey emphasis, importance, or an alert. It serves as a gentler or less urgent version of the red exclamation mark (!) but still indicates holding someone's attention or highlighting important information."

Symbolism

  • Attention: Draws viewers' attention to a particularly important point.
  • Emphasis: Used to add weight to a certain statement or word.
  • Mild urgency: Suggests something may require caution but isn't an emergency.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Highlighting information in a friendly or less urgent context.
  • Adding emphasis when delivering surprising news or stating something important.
  • Drawing attention to friendly warnings or reminders in texts or online posts.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I just finished the project early โ• Isn't that awesome?
Reminder: Donโ€™t forget about tomorrow's meeting โ•
Whoa, that's unexpected โ•
FYI: We switched the schedule for next week! โ•
Heads up, we're going hiking this Saturday โ•

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • โ• is suitable when you want to express importance without sounding overly urgent or strict.
  • It can be used in friendly conversation, but using it too frequently may dilute its impact.
  • Avoid overusing it when discussing serious matters, as it generally conveys a lighter tone than the traditional red exclamation mark (!).

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A more urgent or attention-seeking exclamation mark.

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