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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2023 | Apr. 02, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Gains and (Losses) on Hedging Derivatives | $ 175 | $ (5,390)
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss on settlement of hedging derivatives included in net earnings, tax effect | 100 | (1,700)
Cost of Products Sold [Member] |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings, Gains and (Losses) on Hedging Derivatives | 175 | (5,390)
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss on settlement of hedging derivatives included in net earnings, tax effect | $ 100 | $ (1,700)

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