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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Scott appeared to have some fun with his mug shot after his release on Thursday morning.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 June 2024
Justin Timberlake charged with DWI, police release mug shot
The pop star has been charged with driving while intoxicated.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 June 2024
The ad then displays Trump’s Georgia mug shot taken following his indictment for alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
—Michael Scherer, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
The Apprentice stole his master’s beauty routine, as seen in his recent mug shot.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 20 June 2024
Justin Timberlake charged with DWI, police release mug shot
The pop star has been charged with driving while intoxicated.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 19 June 2024
The ad then displays Trump’s Georgia mug shot taken following his indictment for alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
—Michael Scherer, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
The Apprentice stole his master’s beauty routine, as seen in his recent mug shot.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Mug shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mug%20shot. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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