Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 02, 2023 USD ($)
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,392,627
Acquisitions	79,685
Foreign currency translation effect	14,200
Balance at end of year	1,486,512
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	328,962
Acquisitions	67,523
Foreign currency translation effect	6,113
Balance at end of year	402,598
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	637,910
Acquisitions	5,983
Foreign currency translation effect	7,252
Balance at end of year	651,145
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	425,755
Acquisitions	6,179
Foreign currency translation effect	835
Balance at end of year	$ 432,769