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Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 19, 2020	May 30, 2017	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net				$ 0	$ 744,427
2024 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discount percentage		99.887%
Effective interest rate		2.968%
Interest rate		2.95%	2.95%	2.95%
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net		$ 745,200
Debt instrument, remaining term				2 years 4 months 24 days
2030 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discount percentage	99.973%
Effective interest rate	2.378%
Interest rate	2.375%		2.375%	2.375%
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net	$ 744,400
Debt instrument, remaining term			8 years 4 months 24 days