Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure Fair Value [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	$ 27,582	$ 80,879
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	$ (23,285)	$ (65,905)

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure Fair Value [Abstract]

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4B
-Subparagraph (c)(2)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=125515794&loc=SL5624163-113959

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- Definition

Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments.

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