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Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 178,703 | $ 84,463 | $ 92,062
Stock-based compensation, net of income taxes | 159,972 | 69,904 | 73,866
Total capitalized stock-based compensation included in leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets | 2,311 | 1,837 | 666
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation recognized in benefit/(provision) for income taxes on the consolidated statements of income | $ 47,958 | $ 49,690 | $ 16,203

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