Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans (Summarization of Estimated Current and Long-Term Cash Requirements for Deferred Compensation) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Stock-Based Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Total	$ 27,178
2024	5,339
2025-2026	6,523
2027-2028	5,997
Thereafter	$ 9,319

Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent, After Year Five

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Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent, Year One

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Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent, Years Four-Five

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Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent, Years Two-Three

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Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date.

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