Stockholders' Equity - Number and Cost of Employee Stock Plan Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Repurchases related to employee stock plans (in shares)	62	251
Repurchases related to employee stock plans	$ 7,428	$ 19,413

Value of shares repurchased in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of applicable withholding taxes and/or exercise price.

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