mug shot
noun
: a photograph of usually a person's head and especially face
specifically
: a police photograph of a suspect's face or profile
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Photos of Scheffler in handcuffs, followed by his mug shot in an orange jump suit were plastered all over the Internet.
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Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: The iconic mug shot became sparked a fundraising bonanza, appearing on beer can coolers, t-shirts, mugs and more.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump's new official White House portrait bears a striking resemblance to his historic mug shot taken in August 2023.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
When police released his mug shot late Monday, giving a fuller picture of the good-looking person from the photo authorities had released days prior, online thirst was everywhere.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
Zoom out: The iconic mug shot became sparked a fundraising bonanza, appearing on beer can coolers, t-shirts, mugs and more.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump's new official White House portrait bears a striking resemblance to his historic mug shot taken in August 2023.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
When police released his mug shot late Monday, giving a fuller picture of the good-looking person from the photo authorities had released days prior, online thirst was everywhere.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Mug shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mug%20shot. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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