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Busts in Silhouette
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Definitions
1
People · Groups
Common
Represents a group of people, team, or community. Used to indicate multiple individuals, collaboration, or social connections.
Often used in professional contexts to represent teamwork or in social media to indicate followers or group membership.
Our project team 👥 is meeting tomorrow at 10am.
Work chat
Just hit 1000 followers 👥! Thanks for the support!
Social media post
Symbolizes community and belonging across digital platforms, particularly in workplace and social networking contexts.
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Social Media · Analytics
Common
Represents followers, audience, or user base on social platforms. Used to reference social media metrics or community growth.
Commonly appears in profile statistics, analytics discussions, or when referencing audience engagement.
My engagement rate is high but my 👥 count is still growing slowly.
Creator discussion
Reflects the importance of social capital and digital community building in contemporary online culture.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Gained popularity with the rise of social media analytics and follower counts.
Growth of influencer culture and metrics-focused social media use.
2018
Increasingly used in workplace communication platforms like Slack and Teams.
Expansion of remote work and digital collaboration tools.
Cultural Context
The rise of this emoji parallels the growth of social media metrics and the quantification of social connections in digital spaces.
Represents the tension between genuine community and the commodification of social connections in digital spaces.
Younger users tend to associate this emoji with follower counts, while older users more often connect it with formal teams or groups.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used to represent community groups and social circles rather than professional teams.
United States
Often used in corporate contexts to represent teamwork and in social media to indicate followers.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: More commonly used in workplace communication to represent teams or departments.
Gen_Z: Primarily used to reference social media followers or online communities. Common on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in formal business contexts when discussing groups or committees.
Millennials: Used in both professional contexts for teamwork and on social platforms for community building.
Common Combinations
👥💬
Group discussion, team meeting, or community conversation.
Common in workplace contexts to indicate team meetings or group chats.
👥🚀
Team growth, collective success, or group achievement.
Used in startup and business contexts to indicate team progress or expansion.
👥❤️
Community support, group appreciation, or team bonding.
Used to express gratitude toward followers or team members.