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magnifying glass tilted left

Unicode: 1F50D

Description

A dark grey or black magnifying glass with its handle pointing to the lower left.

Group:

Objects > light & video

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Typically represents searching, looking, investigating, zooming in, or discovery.

Backstory

The magnifying glass icon is a widely recognized symbol for 'search' functionality across various digital interfaces. Its inclusion in emoji sets standardized its use in text-based communication for similar purposes. It was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010.

Usage Examples

  • Searching for something: 'Let me look that up. 🔎'
  • Suggesting an investigation: 'We need to investigate this further. 🔎'
  • Zooming in: 'Can you zoom in for a closer look? 🔎'
  • Indicating a discovery: 'Aha! Found it! 🔎'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Often used for search functionality, investigation, or emphasizing a detail.

East Asian culture:

Similar usage, frequently associated with 'search' buttons in apps and websites.