Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Unrecognized Compensation costs (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]
2020	$ 17,427
2021	14,800
2022	11,076
2023	5,719
Total compensation cost	$ 49,022

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