Outlined Black Star

Known as the Outlined Black Star, this symbol consists of a five-pointed star shape with a solid interior and a distinct white or empty border. It is found within the Dingbats block and is categorized among general Star Symbols. While primarily visual, it is often read simply as a star or a featured mark. The design serves as a middle ground between a simple flat star and a three-dimensional emblem, providing high contrast against different background colors or when placed next to standard text characters.

Writers and designers use this character frequently in social media posts and digital profiles to highlight specific names or titles. In typographic layouts, it serves as a decorative bullet point for lists or a separator between paragraphs. The symbol also appears in gaming interfaces and rating systems to indicate special achievements or premium status levels. Because of its bold appearance, the character is often utilized in signage and promotional graphics to draw attention to specific informational headers without using alphanumeric text.