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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2023 | Apr. 02, 2022
Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Net unrealized income on hedging derivatives, tax | $ (7,800) | $ 16,800
Reclassification adjustment for settlement of hedging derivatives included in net income, tax effect | 100 | (1,700)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, tax | $ 0 | $ 0

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