Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2025	Feb. 03, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Deferred compensation	$ 196,786	$ 165,582
Income taxes	61,292	56,045
Other	9,833	10,756
Total	$ 267,911	$ 232,383

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Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements payable beyond one year (or the operating cycle, if longer).

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Obligations not otherwise itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements that are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer), from the balance sheet date.

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