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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash asset impairment charge | $ 13,006 | $ 38,729 | $ 18,203
Estimated fair value of long-term debt | 3,110,000 | 3,000,000 |
Long-term debt, gross | 2,900,000 | 2,900,000 |
Leasehold improvements | Other Selling and Administrative Expenses |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash asset impairment charge |  | 25,900 |
Tools, dies, and molds and machinery and equipment |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash asset impairment charge | $ 13,000 | $ 12,800 |

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