Word of the Day - May 21.

tour de force [toor duh fawrs] –noun
1. an exceptional achievement by an artist, author, or the like, that is unlikely to be equaled by that person or anyone else; stroke of genius.
2. a particularly adroit maneuver or technique in handling a difficult situation.
3. a feat requiring unusual strength, skill, or ingenuity.

Regardless of tonight's outcome, David Cook's run on American Idol has been a remarkable tour de force - one that this blogger feels privileged to have witnessed.